308 vs 6.5 Creedmoore

Thanks Ranger I will put Vortex on it try it out when I get it. Only reason thinking about another gun is with my neck being screwed up don't like recoil. The 308 not bad but does wear on you after awhile at range.
Roc1
 
roc1 said:
Only reason thinking about another gun is with my neck being screwed up don't like recoil.
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Just going by the recoil of my 7mm-08 and 260 Rem, I don't think the recoil of the 6.5CM is going to be that much less than a .308. Not enough to warrant a new rifle, anyway, IMO.

If recoil's the only thing keeping you from shooting your .308 more, why not consider getting a muzzle brake (or better yet, a suppressor) for it?
 
You are right about muzzle brake put one on my 270 Remington it kicks less than my Tikka 243 now. Some of the guys in club have suppressor I shot a 260 with one it was no kick like you said. I will probably do the 308 next. The old woman said get a gun for your 60th Bday so I did. I got a 6.5 Creedmoor Savage Lrp on its way. I originally wasn't going to buy new rifle either sell 308 then maybe get something else but she told me that I decided to keep it buy another rifle. I defintely don't need any more guns just decided get it anyway after she talked me into it.
Thanks
Roc1
 
I am a Huge 308 Fan!

Here is my Tactical M40. I have been a big 308 fan ever since ordering this gun over 9 years ago. It shoots 5 shot groups of my premium hand loads under .25 MOA.

Best accuracy/performance combo comes from a max load of Varget, Lapua brass, GM210M primer, and 175 SMK’s or 175 Berger VLDH. In my experience, 308’s are a no brainer to reload accurately. I have no experience with the Creedmore but have no problem slapping a 4” popper back an forth on 600 yard steel targets, in any wind condition.

I will post ballistic tables for the 2 cartridges when I get around to it. My gut says the 308 might win out as far as energy and terminal performance when using realistic bullet weights.

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I defintely don't need any more guns just decided get it anyway after she talked me into it.
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I need your wife, to talk to my wife...:D

You're gonna love that LRP. I've almost bought one-twice- but ended up building the Savages with CBI barrels instead. The LRP's are 1000 yard rifles out of the box. Let us know...
 
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