jackstrawIII
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Ok, so I need some input.
I'm looking to fill the gap between 223 and 308 and have decided I want to with one of the 6.5's. It's a big enough step up from 223 to be significant, and it's a big enough step down from 308. Sweet spot.
With that said, how the heck am I supposed to choose between: 6.5x55 Swedish, 6.5 Creedmore, and 260 Remington? They're all so similar.
Here are the pros and cons from what I can see:
6.5x55 Swedish
Pros - been around forever (isn't a fad), everyone makes ammo for it
Cons - not many rifles made in this chambering, ammo not available locally (I do reload, but having factory ammo accessible is a perk)
6.5 Creedmore
Pros - tons of guns made in this chambering, most readily available ammo (of the three), can build an AR in this caliber (if I ever move to a free state)
Cons - very "recent" development (meaning, will it stand the test of time?)
260 Remington
Pros - can make brass from 308 cases
Cons - factory ammo is expensive, limited rifle selection
They all have pros and cons, so I guess my decision will boil down to choosing a cartridge that is HERE TO STAY. Which of these rounds will still be commonplace in 50 years?
I'm looking to fill the gap between 223 and 308 and have decided I want to with one of the 6.5's. It's a big enough step up from 223 to be significant, and it's a big enough step down from 308. Sweet spot.
With that said, how the heck am I supposed to choose between: 6.5x55 Swedish, 6.5 Creedmore, and 260 Remington? They're all so similar.
Here are the pros and cons from what I can see:
6.5x55 Swedish
Pros - been around forever (isn't a fad), everyone makes ammo for it
Cons - not many rifles made in this chambering, ammo not available locally (I do reload, but having factory ammo accessible is a perk)
6.5 Creedmore
Pros - tons of guns made in this chambering, most readily available ammo (of the three), can build an AR in this caliber (if I ever move to a free state)
Cons - very "recent" development (meaning, will it stand the test of time?)
260 Remington
Pros - can make brass from 308 cases
Cons - factory ammo is expensive, limited rifle selection
They all have pros and cons, so I guess my decision will boil down to choosing a cartridge that is HERE TO STAY. Which of these rounds will still be commonplace in 50 years?
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