6.5 Creedmoor?
#31
My head hurts reading this thread...
But I'll still put in my opinion...the Creed is nothing new, it's over a decade old. The only reasons it's popular is because Hornady is great at marketing, cheap "good" ammo, and the velocity restrictions in the PRS.
For a cheap to shoot plinker/target rifle they fill a niche.
For a hunting rifle, velocity kills and the Creed is pretty weak.
But I'll still put in my opinion...the Creed is nothing new, it's over a decade old. The only reasons it's popular is because Hornady is great at marketing, cheap "good" ammo, and the velocity restrictions in the PRS.
For a cheap to shoot plinker/target rifle they fill a niche.
For a hunting rifle, velocity kills and the Creed is pretty weak.
#32
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I always find that statement, "velocity kills" to be a bit misleading. Actually in many cases, downright incorrect. There are 3 major factors to getting a bullet into the interior organs. Velocity, weight, bullet construction. While the creed is an okay round, it sure isn't the song and dance Hornady tries to make it out to be. I'd take a 7mm-08 over it all day and twice on Sunday.
#33
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I always find that statement, "velocity kills" to be a bit misleading. Actually in many cases, downright incorrect. There are 3 major factors to getting a bullet into the interior organs. Velocity, weight, bullet construction. While the creed is an okay round, it sure isn't the song and dance Hornady tries to make it out to be. I'd take a 7mm-08 over it all day and twice on Sunday.
RR
#34
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#35
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Velocity means nothing without the other 2 factors Ridge Runner and you know it. Low weight and poor bullet construction will lead to limited penetration. And that means limiting your shots to low resistance target areas of the animal. When you are having to take away 60% of your target area on a big game animal, you might just want to reconsider your cartridge/bullet choices.
#36
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Velocity means nothing without the other 2 factors Ridge Runner and you know it. Low weight and poor bullet construction will lead to limited penetration. And that means limiting your shots to low resistance target areas of the animal. When you are having to take away 60% of your target area on a big game animal, you might just want to reconsider your cartridge/bullet choices.
RR
Last edited by Ridge Runner; 12-24-2017 at 10:31 AM.
#37
My head hurts reading this thread...
But I'll still put in my opinion...the Creed is nothing new, it's over a decade old. The only reasons it's popular is because Hornady is great at marketing, cheap "good" ammo, and the velocity restrictions in the PRS.
For a cheap to shoot plinker/target rifle they fill a niche.
For a hunting rifle, velocity kills and the Creed is pretty weak.
But I'll still put in my opinion...the Creed is nothing new, it's over a decade old. The only reasons it's popular is because Hornady is great at marketing, cheap "good" ammo, and the velocity restrictions in the PRS.
For a cheap to shoot plinker/target rifle they fill a niche.
For a hunting rifle, velocity kills and the Creed is pretty weak.
shoot the 45-70 is pretty weak but theres nothin on the planet you couldnt kill with it.
Last edited by zrexpilot; 12-25-2017 at 05:37 PM.
#38
the swede and the 260 have been known for being efficient killers on big game, its the .264 bullet that makes them. but the creed made that bullet go mainstream, its why i got one, couldnt ever find anything i liked chambered in 260 or swede, the creed is chambered in every manufacturer and ammo is readily available, thats why its doing so good
took a very nice buck this year, tight behind thoulder 155yds bang flop complete pass through with factory winchester 125 gr ammo, an sd of .266 will punch through everytime, thats why the creed is doing good, that .264 bullet is no joke, shoot the 143 gr has an SD of .29
took a very nice buck this year, tight behind thoulder 155yds bang flop complete pass through with factory winchester 125 gr ammo, an sd of .266 will punch through everytime, thats why the creed is doing good, that .264 bullet is no joke, shoot the 143 gr has an SD of .29
Last edited by zrexpilot; 12-25-2017 at 05:36 PM.
#39
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We shot 60 rounds through it this week. Factory ammo (129 grains and 2820) and hand loads (120 grains at approx 2900). Groups were under an inch at 100 yards and we had a blast shooting a 10 inch gong at 200 yards. Recoil is very light. Compared to my 300 Weatherby, it's like a BB gun.
#40
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the swede and the 260 have been known for being efficient killers on big game, its the .264 bullet that makes them. but the creed made that bullet go mainstream, its why i got one, couldnt ever find anything i liked chambered in 260 or swede, the creed is chambered in every manufacturer and ammo is readily available, thats why its doing so good
took a very nice buck this year, tight behind thoulder 155yds bang flop complete pass through with factory winchester 125 gr ammo, an sd of .266 will punch through everytime, thats why the creed is doing good, that .264 bullet is no joke, shoot the 143 gr has an SD of .29
took a very nice buck this year, tight behind thoulder 155yds bang flop complete pass through with factory winchester 125 gr ammo, an sd of .266 will punch through everytime, thats why the creed is doing good, that .264 bullet is no joke, shoot the 143 gr has an SD of .29
RR