cooperjd
WKR
OK, the .270 vs 7mm-08 thread got me thinking...
I have a T/C Dimension with a .22-250 and .243 barrels.
I bought a .260 earlier this year, then sold it with the anticipation of the 6.5C barrel for the Dimension announced at this years SHOT show. I have been very impatiently waiting on it.... The Dimension also has a 7mm-08 barrel available.
So i got to thinking....
My primary rifle is a 7RM. i have 7mm bullets on hand, and will for my forseeable future.
I will be handloading for either rifle, the 7/08 or 6.5C.
What am I actually gaining by going with the Creed versus the old little 7?
--any appreciable velocity difference with 130/140gr bullets?
--i understand i'd get a bit more sectional density when comparing the same weight bullets in the 2.
--i get a cool, trendy cartridge with the Cm, and add another one to the collection.
this would primarily be used for punching paper and antelope, possibly mulies, but it's really difficult for me to leave the 7RM in the safe when i'm chasing game...
I have the ability at my club to stretch out to 1k yards when i'm ready. I would love to get into some long range matches and get my ass kicked. so whichever i choose may very well become my long range plinker. that may give an edge to the 6.5mm when i'm not toting the 7RM.
I'm not that concerned with having to buy more bullets; but is this new trendy cartridge really that much better?
thanks guys
cooper
I have a T/C Dimension with a .22-250 and .243 barrels.
I bought a .260 earlier this year, then sold it with the anticipation of the 6.5C barrel for the Dimension announced at this years SHOT show. I have been very impatiently waiting on it.... The Dimension also has a 7mm-08 barrel available.
So i got to thinking....
My primary rifle is a 7RM. i have 7mm bullets on hand, and will for my forseeable future.
I will be handloading for either rifle, the 7/08 or 6.5C.
What am I actually gaining by going with the Creed versus the old little 7?
--any appreciable velocity difference with 130/140gr bullets?
--i understand i'd get a bit more sectional density when comparing the same weight bullets in the 2.
--i get a cool, trendy cartridge with the Cm, and add another one to the collection.
this would primarily be used for punching paper and antelope, possibly mulies, but it's really difficult for me to leave the 7RM in the safe when i'm chasing game...
I have the ability at my club to stretch out to 1k yards when i'm ready. I would love to get into some long range matches and get my ass kicked. so whichever i choose may very well become my long range plinker. that may give an edge to the 6.5mm when i'm not toting the 7RM.
I'm not that concerned with having to buy more bullets; but is this new trendy cartridge really that much better?
thanks guys
cooper