6 CREEDMOOR

[EQUADIF68]

Hi all I'm looking at the above caliber, simply because the current offering seems to mention "twist rate 8" more or less as standard for the existing rifles, sometimes I can read 7.5".
This is the situation in the USA, not in Europe.
That seems to be quite good IMHO compared to the obsolete 10" (243 Winchester).
I'm not a strong supporter of the 6.5CM (I've a 6.5PRC) but I could show more interest to the 6CM, reloading is not an issue, all the components are available so far, including the Lapua brass.
The only concern is the rifle ... here in Europe, I don't see the big ones promoting any rifle chambered in this caliber. Would expect Sako, Tikka and maybe others. CZ shows something which seems having some problems, and almost nothing else.
As usually we're late, what a pity.
Have fun
equadif

 

[Uncas]

Hi all I'm looking at the above caliber, simply because the current offering seems to mention "twist rate 8" more or less as standard for the existing rifles, sometimes I can read 7.5".
This is the situation in the USA, not in Europe.
That seems to be quite good IMHO compared to the obsolete 10" (243 Winchester).
I'm not a strong supporter of the 6.5CM (I've a 6.5PRC) but I could show more interest to the 6CM, reloading is not an issue, all the components are available so far, including the Lapua brass.
The only concern is the rifle ... here in Europe, I don't see the big ones promoting any rifle chambered in this caliber. Would expect Sako, Tikka and maybe others. CZ shows something which seems having some problems, and almost nothing else.
As usually we're late, what a pity.
Have fun
equadif

I think the new Beretta rifle is chambered for the 6.5 CR

 

[EQUADIF68]

Again, I mentionned the 6 CR, not the 6.5 CR ...

 

[samdk]

Hi all I'm looking at the above caliber, simply because the current offering seems to mention "twist rate 8" more or less as standard for the existing rifles, sometimes I can read 7.5".
This is the situation in the USA, not in Europe.
That seems to be quite good IMHO compared to the obsolete 10" (243 Winchester).
I'm not a strong supporter of the 6.5CM (I've a 6.5PRC) but I could show more interest to the 6CM, reloading is not an issue, all the components are available so far, including the Lapua brass.
The only concern is the rifle ... here in Europe, I don't see the big ones promoting any rifle chambered in this caliber. Would expect Sako, Tikka and maybe others. CZ shows something which seems having some problems, and almost nothing else.
As usually we're late, what a pity.
Have fun
equadif

I have a custom 6 creedmoor and love it!
Bergara do the B14 HMR Pro in 6 creedmoor and they are very good rifles, much better than the standard B14!

 

[Uncas]

Again, I mentionned the 6 CR, not the 6.5 CR ...

Well pardon me squire, I missed the half mill.

 

[Len the dog]

Well pardon me squire, I missed the half mill.

My mate lost his job for being half a mil out, he worked in a bank.

 

[Twodogs]

Depending on your requirements there are plenty of other 6mm variants, based either on the 6br or the 220 Russian. If you have deep pockets Grunig and Elmiger do a very nice looking sporter type rifle in 6mm BR, 6mm PPC, 6x47 SM and 6mm XC.
From everything I have read the 6 Creedmore is a bit of a barrel burner, but if used for hunting not going to be an issue.
Generally anything based on the 6BR will require a twist rate of between 1:14 and 1:8, depending on projectile weight etc.
Have you considered the semi-custom route? An old Sako 75 or Tikka M595 would be ideal donor candidates.

 

[gaza916]

I have a 6 Creed barrel on my Blaser R8. It was custom made by Michael Rainback with a 1:8 twist. It shoots bullet on bullet with very minimal recoil. I’ve done an extremely mild load for it as a roe and small deer rifle and using 108gr Hornady ELDM it’s deadly. Shot on the range to 700m and furthest roe is only at 240m but I’d have no hesitation in saying it will be effective up to 500m on the smaller deer species. Highly recommended.