Why all the 6.5 CM hate?

[AvidIndoorsman]

That's better than a 6.5 and a Leapold

Is that like a Chinese nockoff of a leupold?

 

[Preacher shaner]

Is that like a Chinese nockoff of a leupold?

Auto correct and fat fingers

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Auto correct and fat fingers

 

[ImBillT]

My understanding of Jack O’Conner is that BuzzH is telling it straight.

 

[wyoboypt]

Been doing a bit of research on this caliber. Looks like to sum it up, if you’re sensitive to recoil then the 6.5cm is good for you. Otherwise the .264 shoots flatter and the .270 has more options ammo wise and more power with better long range trajectory in general. So in other words unless you’re a small woman or a child, and already own a .270 or .264, there’s no reason to buy a 6.5cm
In addition they’re not better for coyotes IF you want to sell them. With a .223 you can use a 40 grain bullet and have no exit hole, and the ammo is cheaper and it’s a super accurate round when not windy.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Been doing a bit of research on this caliber. Looks like to sum it up, if you’re sensitive to recoil then the 6.5cm is good for you. Otherwise the .264 shoots flatter and the .270 has more options ammo wise and more power with better long range trajectory in general. So in other words unless you’re a small woman or a child, and already own a .270 or .264, there’s no reason to buy a 6.5cm
In addition they’re not better for coyotes IF you want to sell them. With a .223 you can use a 40 grain bullet and have no exit hole, and the ammo is cheaper and it’s a super accurate round when not windy.

Dear Abby,

I own a .264 win mag and I’ve been looking at a PRC lustfully. Am I being unfaithful to my first love... will this ruin my relationship.

Long time reader.

 

[rtraverdavis]

@morley.tyler
I think this gives a good taste of what their exchange was probably like... I'm not going to drop $35 on a book which is essentially the 1960s version of a hunt talk thread. I'm sure given the massive impact I will have on the world, one day folks will dig through the server this forum is housed upon in order to be dazzled by my wit and brilliance.

To be completely honest, if I want to be entertained by a battle between erudition and quarrelsome bastards I will consult my great friend and ally the search bar; @Ben Lamb and @noharleyyet have put a number of churlish louts in their place. JWP58 v. Ben Lamb is perhaps my favorite...

Also, there are only 8 copies of the book on worldcat and by the time it arrives through ILL I won't care anymore...

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People need to zoom in and read that letter. It is gold.

 

[noharleyyet]

People need to zoom in and read that letter. It is gold.

Jack O is Buzz w/o autocorrect. ; )

 

[Wrong Burgundy]

Here is a bit of "gun writer" wisdom from 2011: https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/ammunition_cartridges_without/84537
It should stir up some "lively discussion".....I didn't even know a 7-30 Waters was a real thing. Pretty sure he made that up. It also highlights how little I know about calibers, and the depths one can go. I wonder what Boddington's opinion would be today if he re-wrote the article.

 

[1eyedshooter]

Any thing with .06 in it is good to go !!!!

 

[sbhooper]

211

 

[tikkaman]

No hate here for 6.5 cm ,I have a 260 myself .

 

[Buckyranger42]

Here’s a new and very relevant article by Ron Spomer:

Sad 6.5mm Cartridge History — Ron Spomer Outdoors

The sad 6.5mm cartridge history in the US has gotten happy ever since the advent of the 6.5 Creedmoor. But it's only one of many.

ronspomeroutdoors.com

 

[Dsnow9]

Here’s a new and very relevant article by Ron Spomer:

Sad 6.5mm Cartridge History — Ron Spomer Outdoors

The sad 6.5mm cartridge history in the US has gotten happy ever since the advent of the 6.5 Creedmoor. But it's only one of many.

ronspomeroutdoors.com

Interesting read, thanks

 

[Addicting]

 

[Buckyranger42]

Interesting read, thanks

Do you read Ron Spomer’s articles regularly? If not I highly recommend - as is shown in this article he’s very factual, balanced and fair...IMO.

 

[Dsnow9]

Do you read Ron Spomer’s articles regularly? If not I highly recommend - as is shown in this article he’s very factual, balanced and fair...IMO.

Not usually, might have to start.

 

[Buffs35]

Do you read Ron Spomer’s articles regularly? If not I highly recommend - as is shown in this article he’s very factual, balanced and fair...IMO.

His articles comparing cartridges are wonderful and very informative.

 

[noharleyyet]

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That dude should have his hunting license revoked, imprisoned, or executed...

 

[Addicting]

That dude should have his hunting license revoked, imprisoned, or executed...

Cows are just like Buffalo, the USDA doesn’t care how you kill livestock.