Serious question-
Why NOT get a 6.5 Creedmoor instead?
Pros-
Cheaper factory ammo
Greater factory hunting ammo availability
Greater factory match ammo availability
Flatter trajectory
Less Recoil
Greater brass availability by numerous reputable companies
Cheaper brass
Ability to use large or small rifle primers
Factory rifles have the proper twist rate to optimize ballistic efficiency (higher BC & SD)
Greater selection of factory rifles chambered in 6.5 creed
Cons-
Uneducated boomers will ridicule you
Uneducated boomers will assume you wear a flat brim hat
The checkout guy at Walmart will think you own a sniper rifle
I’m sure I missed a few but you get the idea. Zero reason to purchase a 308 or 7-08 over a 6.5 creed nowadays unless you already have the ammo and/or components for the 308 or 7-08.
Disclaimer- I don’t currently own a 7-08, 308 or 6.5 creed b/c a 6mm creedmoor and a 6GT kills deer as good (or better) inside of 500 yards and does it with less recoil.
