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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
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04/29/19 08:14 AM
04/29/19 08:14 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
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mman
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Thanks guys! I was looking at the 143 eld-x, I was just wondering what everyone’s experiences with shooting deer. Do they generally just drop or run off, I know a lot of that is up to shot placement but... I've killed 8 with the 143 ELD-X and 7 have dropped in their tracks. One ran a short distance, probably 75 yards, and died.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
#2795929
04/29/19 09:24 AM
04/29/19 09:24 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,443 HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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I thought a man bun was required for the Creed.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: UncleHuck]
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04/29/19 12:09 PM
04/29/19 12:09 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,066 Chilton County
Morris
Poppa Jon
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Poppa Jon
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Jealousy doesn't look too good on some of you...It's pretty easy to tell who has Caliber Envy. I don’t think any of us are jealous on the way you dress. 😁
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: BPI]
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04/29/19 12:56 PM
04/29/19 12:56 PM
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abolt300
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Booner
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Is caliber envy an actual thing ? Only for those that dont have rifles in assorted calibers. I can assure you that, I for one, dont have caliber envy over a 6.5 Creed or even a remote want for a rifle in that caliber. IMO, there are a ton of better caliber options, for anything that the 6.5Creed can do or be used for. The 6.5 is a FAD right now that is getting a ton of press due to smart marketing and it has people jumping on the bandwagon cause the name sounds cool. Comparing the 6.5 to the 25-06 or the .270, the 6.5 has only a slightly higher BC between similar bullets such as the TTSX or the ELD-X (the associated wind drift difference and downrange bullet drop gained by the 6.5's slightly higher BC is more than compensated/made up for by the higher velocities and downrange energy of the 25 and .270). While the the 6.5 has a higher BC, it carries significantly less case capacity, lower MV and lower energy. The only real benefit to the 6.5 is the lighter recoil as compared to the .270 but if you think that a .270 is a hard kicking caliber, well............... better be sure you remember to wear a belt with those skinny jeans and make sure that your man bun is tied up in a tight little roll.
Last edited by abolt300; 04/29/19 01:14 PM.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: Sasquatch Lives]
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04/29/19 01:09 PM
04/29/19 01:09 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 14,227 ArmPit of the south
DeerNutz0U812_
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Booner
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Make sure and buy the lighter grain shells so they will fit in your skinny man jeans pockets better. BUUURRRNNNN!!!!....lmao....
Did you know that Beer Nutz are over a Dollar...and Deer Nutz are under a Buck...
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: abolt300]
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04/29/19 04:09 PM
04/29/19 04:09 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 674 Lovetown, AL
ALABAMABUCKBASHER
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Is caliber envy an actual thing ? Only for those that dont have rifles in assorted calibers. I can assure you that, I for one, dont have caliber envy over a 6.5 Creed or even a remote want for a rifle in that caliber. IMO, there are a ton of better caliber options, for anything that the 6.5Creed can do or be used for. The 6.5 is a FAD right now that is getting a ton of press due to smart marketing and it has people jumping on the bandwagon cause the name sounds cool. Comparing the 6.5 to the 25-06 or the .270, the 6.5 has only a slightly higher BC between similar bullets such as the TTSX or the ELD-X (the associated wind drift difference and downrange bullet drop gained by the 6.5's slightly higher BC is more than compensated/made up for by the higher velocities and downrange energy of the 25 and .270). While the the 6.5 has a higher BC, it carries significantly less case capacity, lower MV and lower energy. The only real benefit to the 6.5 is the lighter recoil as compared to the .270 but if you think that a .270 is a hard kicking caliber, well............... better be sure you remember to wear a belt with those skinny jeans and make sure that your man bun is tied up in a tight little roll. You make a lot good points. However I have a lot the other calibers you mentioned and then some. This gun is definitely not my primary choice of rifle, this is more for my daughter for less recoil and me goofing around. The main calibers i use is a .270 or .308, I was just asking for some good ammo suggestions. Also what the Hell is Skinny Jeans? or Manbuns? I don't understand, since a lot you are experts on that subject can you shed some light?
His neck is red as Alabama clay Now he's goin' home this time to stay Where the roots run deep on the family tree And the tractor rolls through the fields of green
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
#2796262
04/29/19 04:56 PM
04/29/19 04:56 PM
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Joined: Nov 2011
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abolt300
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Booner
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Someone needs to post a link to the other "C"reedmoor thread where all that man bun, skinny jeans, fully vaporizing deer, stuff got started months ago. I think it was in the guns and gear forum. I'm just messing around on this one. For what you are going to do with it and what little I know about a 6.5, if it was me, I'd go with a 140 gr type bullet and that 143 gr ELD-X is probably going to be a really good round in it.
Last edited by abolt300; 04/29/19 05:01 PM.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
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04/29/19 05:43 PM
04/29/19 05:43 PM
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trlrdrdave
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I don't know about terminal performance but as far as groups go I have personally seen some of the best groups I have ever seen out of a 6.5 Creedmore 143g eldx out of an abolt. I was impressed.
"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer
"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
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04/30/19 08:23 AM
04/30/19 08:23 AM
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Skullworks
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All new cartridges are referred to as a fad when they come out. The 308, 270, 223, 7mm08, 260 Remington, 6.8 SPC, etc were all fads when they came out. Shoot whatever performs for you and you want to shoot. That's what is so awesome about this country. You can own a rifle in each caliber if you want to! The 143 seems to be the choice for better performance on deer from what I've read.
"I'm not near as critical about how big they are as I once was. Smiles are more important now! We will grow more deer." Jimmy G.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
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04/30/19 10:07 AM
04/30/19 10:07 AM
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UncleHuck
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The 143 ELDX seems to be the best option for the creedless.
My challenge with some of the creedmoor folks is the constant insistence of "ballistic superiority", when it doesn't come close to the .280 Remington until you get well past 1000 yards, and the .280 Ackley is better than the .280 Remington. 280 Ackley delivers more energy at less drop way past any conceivable hunting range.
The .270 Winchester is another light recoiling cartridge that is better than the creedmoor until 900 yards.
That doesn't even begin to describe the difference between the creed and the .264 Win Mag, another light recoiling caliber.
Last edited by UncleHuck; 04/30/19 10:16 AM.
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Re: New to the creedmoor family
[Re: ALABAMABUCKBASHER]
#2797426
05/01/19 10:15 AM
05/01/19 10:15 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 13,839 AL
hunterbuck
Booner
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Booner
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Posts: 13,839
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Have one...like it.
It's just a bonus that it apparently triggers the absolute hell out of people here.
"You think I care? Roll Damn Tide"
Have you tried Google?
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