6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Poll

[RaiderRich]

Enquiring minds want to know

 

[Nuts]

Never thought it needed more if used responsibly woth in its limits. I was a hater. Then one day at the range I shot a buddies. It was a joy to shoot. Repeatedly. I then sat with a buddy. He shot a buck with it. Handed me the gun and a couple hours later I shot one as well. At 250yds. Bang flop. Since then I have purchased several of my own and shot a bunch of deer with it. Hands down the only rifle I deer hunt with that I would put the butt on my nose and pull the trigger. Zero kick. Hand it to a kid. No problem. I am sure there is other calibers that do the same. This is just the one I discovered for myself. I will not be shooting the + peak at this point. No need

 

[Bofadeezbucks]

I have a 6.5 creedmoor, I was thinking about getting a 7 PRC or 300 PRC. In California for deer and bear my 127gr Barnes LRX should be enough. The extra umph with this going to peak + will be nice. I am interested in the peak+ Berger 156 and the other 155 grain coming out also. Curious to see what folks thoughts were on using those two with elk. I know shot placement and velocity is key. I don’t plan on shooting past 300-400 yards. I know I am pretty dialed in at 300.

 

[nhenry]

Anyone who likes the 6.5x55 should like the Creed, but people get too wrapped up in chamber design and who sells what. Didn’t really need more, but glad it got more.

 

[belshawelk]

I have a couple 6.5CR. But my 6.5-300 is the beast. Like shooting lasers at critters.

 

[Hams42]

I have a 6.5 creedmoor, I was thinking about getting a 7 PRC or 300 PRC. In California for deer and bear my 127gr Barnes LRX should be enough. The extra umph with this going to peak + will be nice. I am interested in the peak+ Berger 156 and the other 155 grain coming out also. Curious to see what folks thoughts were on using those two with elk. I know shot placement and velocity is key. I don’t plan on shooting past 300-400 yards. I know I am pretty dialed in at 300.

Are you able to use Bergersin CA? I thought the whole state was non toxic.

 

[Hams42]

I think the Nas3 cases are cool. I have been trying to decide if I want to get into loading them. If I didn't load i would be all over these peak + cases.

I have 2 6.5 CM and have killed pronghorn to elk with them with no real issues. With a very mild load I made for my wife. But extra speed is always a plus to me.

 

[Bofadeezbucks]

Are you able to use Bergersin CA? I thought the whole state was non toxic.

I am interested in using it on elk out of state potentially with the 155-156. I already like shooting the 120 cx Hornady superformance and the Barnes LRX 127 gr currently in California. I was just a little worried I would need to buy another rifle. I really do like my 6.5 though

 

[Hams42]

I am interested in using it on elk out of state potentially with the 155-156. I already like shooting the 120 cx Hornady superformance and the Barnes LRX 127 gr currently in California. I was just a little worried I would need to buy another rifle. I really do like my 6.5 though

Gotcha. Tbh i dont think the 6.5 CM is the best around Cartridge but i wouldn't worry about buying a different gun for elk. 6.5 cm will kill them just fine.

 

[Bofadeezbucks]

Gotcha. Tbh i dont think the 6.5 CM is the best around Cartridge but i wouldn't worry about buying a different gun for elk. 6.5 cm will kill them just fine.

I would agree. It’s just very versatile for my needs. Realistically I want a 300 PRC or 7mm backcountry but I can get that down the road and put it on the back burner for now

 

[Hams42]

I would agree. It’s just very versatile for my needs. Realistically I want a 300 PRC or 7mm backcountry but I can get that down the road and put it on the back burner for now

Don't get me wrong I'm all for buying another gun in fact I may need to slow down. I think my gun aquirements have kept me from buying more tags in adjacent states.

 

[Bofadeezbucks]

Don't get me wrong I'm all for buying another gun in fact I may need to slow down. I think my gun aquirements have kept me from buying more tags in adjacent states.

Yeah I mean I’d like to get out there a little more first. I’m still pretty green

 

[psinclair]

Everyone is talking about the added velocity, I'm curious what the targets look like...

 

[Ben Lamb]

All of the new rounds seem to focus on increased pressure to reach the velocities. Great, ok.

Handloaders & reloaders have known for decades how to do this. It comes at the expense of your barrel. You want sporty, zippy rounds? Great. You'll still pay for it even if it's in a non-magnum cartridge.

 

[psinclair]

All of the new rounds seem to focus on increased pressure to reach the velocities. Great, ok.

Handloaders & reloaders have known for decades how to do this. It comes at the expense of your barrel. You want sporty, sippy rounds? Great. You'll still pay for it even if it's in a non-magnum cartridge.

And what about primers? 80K PSI directed through a tiny flash hole, into a thin brass primer cup...

Anyone ever pierce a primer?

I hate to sound like a killjoy, but I'm gonna wait this one out until more solid date is gathered.

 

[Ben Lamb]

And what about primers? 80K PSI directed through a tiny flash hole, into a thin brass primer cup...

Anyone ever pierce a primer?

I hate to sound like a killjoy, but I'm gonna wait this one out until more solid date is gathered.

The cases are nikel-plated steel. Apparently reloadable, but I'm also in the camp of wait and let genetic selection occur before getting excited.

 

[Greybeard]

I am intrigued. I was called to the dark side of the 6.5CM a few years ago and it has done everything that I've asked of it. There are a few situations that a little more umph would be nice, like going after aoudad. It's almost like having an extra rifle.

 

[sclancy27]

All of the new rounds seem to focus on increased pressure to reach the velocities. Great, ok.

Handloaders & reloaders have known for decades how to do this. It comes at the expense of your barrel. You want sporty, zippy rounds? Great. You'll still pay for it even if it's in a non-magnum cartridge.

From what I am reading, part of it is the increased pressure. The other part is the different material allows for a thinner case, so the actual case capacity is higher as well. It sounds like they are using different powders, or mixing powders, to get some higher pressure combined with more powder = higher velocity.

 

[Ben Lamb]

From what I am reading, part of it is the increased pressure. The other part is the different material allows for a thinner case, so the actual case capacity is higher as well. It sounds like they are using different powders, or mixing powders, to get some higher pressure combined with more powder = higher velocity.

This will end up taking someone's fingers and eyes at some point.

Not me though. I create pressure the old fashioned way, by compressing powder and being about 6% - 8% over max.

 

[sclancy27]

This will end up taking someone's fingers and eyes at some point.

Not me though. I create pressure the old fashioned way, by compressing powder and being about 6% - 8% over max.

Honestly, most modern guns can deal with excess pressure just fine. There are only really 2 ways to blow up guns/actions reliably:

1. Occlude the barrel somehow. Mud, 20 ga in a 12 ga, etc.
2. Use a radically wrong powder. Usually this is pistol powder in a rifle cartridge. H110 instead of H1000 and you are pulling the trigger on a pipe bomb....