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Originally Posted by Kurt505
Lol.... ok.
You do realize that the 6.5 Creedmoor will out perform the 308 at 600yds right?
Maybe read up on some ballistic charts and cross reference with Hornady bullet performance specs for maximum and minimum velocity and kenetic energy specs. The biggest limiting factor of shooting an elk at 600yds is the marksman, not the rifle. It doesn't matter if you're shooting ab6.5 Creedmoor or a 300 magnum, both will have the energy and speed to kill at that range provided you hit where you aim.
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Your right Kurt. Beyond 500 yards the 6.5 creedmore using long range extreme low drag bullets will finally surpass 308 win energy. But only after 500 yards. From muzzle to 500 yards, 308 has better energy. And if it only begins to shine beyond 500 yards, we have to ask this question. Would most people consider 308 win to be strong enough at 500 yards to effectively take elk? I would say that is asking a bit much. So no, the 6.5 creedmore isnt a great long distance elk cartridge. Its a low recoil expensive cartridge that takes advantage of the latest most expensive technology to perform far away. Up close for 99.9% of all hunting, the other common cartridges are just as good, and some better. If you want to hunt at 500m or more, 7mmRM and 300WM are both very popular and for good reason.