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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
It just seems odd, that a cartridge that is supposedly so superior in design, was not represented by even one shooter. If a cartridge is really superior, you would think that shooters at that level would be using it. And given that the 6.5x47 and the 260 rem were represented, makes it even more of a mystery.
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What makes the 260rem and the 6.5x47 Lapua superior to the 6.5 Creedmoor? Here's a guess, I think it's because the Creedmoor is relatively new and most F-class shooters that are shooting that size of 6.5 cartridge already have reloading components set up for, and are used to the dope of the 260 and 6.5x47, that there is no sense in switching for such minimal difference in performance.
Now as far as average Joe goes, they would be foolish to choose the 260rem or 6.5x47 lapua over the Creedmoor because the over the counter ammo availability is already way better than both the other cartridges even though it's a much newer cartridge. Wait ten more years and look on the shelves, I bet it'll be one of the most popular boxes of ammo you see.