I'm sold on the 6.5. It's ballistics are superb. Don't get me wrong, .308 is great but the 6.5 is the product of extensive testing. I like the fact that you can reach out to 1,000 yds with it.Originally Posted by Clopez
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Uhh people were reaching out to 1,000 with a 308 decades before the 6.5 Cr came along. Also, if the individual doesn’t have the area or ability to shoot 1,000 meters it’s a needless performance measurement for firearms selection.
I agree. Plus if you already have a 30.06 you're only gonna have to buy one caliber bullet and most likely the same weight. Since both a 308 and 30.06 were designed around the 165 to 168gr bullet. As far as recoil difference between the 6.5 and 308. I have a remington 700 tactical that came with a hogue stock from the factory. It takes alot of the recoil out so you can shoot alot without it being painful. I know this may cause some disgust but to me the 6.5 is a fad and will fade away to where there's the possibility of brass being harder to find whereas the 308 is a tried and true cartridge and most likely be around forever. My thought is. If its not broke don't try to fix it.
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Why would you not if you owned something you could with??
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Most people love the idea of 1000yds but don’t have a place they can do it. There are plenty of people who do, but I can’t tell you how many people I’ve talked to that sing the praises of their 1000 yard rifles but have only ever shot it at 100.
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Right. I've got 100yds down pretty good I think. Luckily I have places that will accommodate over a 1,000. I'd like to dink around with my AR at 200, 400, 600yds. I think it would be fun.
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Lots of reasons.
The first being I’m no longer capable. Once upon a time in a galaxy far far away I qualified, just like every other Marine, scoring hits while shooting targets at 500 yards with an iron sighted M16A2. Unfortunately for me time hasn’t been very kind to me, I’m far too blind and shakey. I understand those ranges are shot off a rest or bipod but at that range my tremors are enough to throw a shot 25yards wide. Lol.
Secondly, there’s no place around me, with the possible exception of Knob Creek, but I will not use their shop or facilities. The $10 per day 100 meter range is an affordable option but their shop is routinely hundreds of dollars over anywhere else around. Over-priced is an understatement.
Lastly, while I have firearms capable of reaching out I have zero incentive for spending the time and resources to do so. I will take 80 yard handgun shots all day. I will also grab an AR/Bolt/T/C Encore for those same 80 yard shots. All of my shooting is self defense training or farm field nuisance eradication. If I have no real life use, why bother?
Any of these three, by themselves, would stop me from considering the 1000 yard shot. All three together stop me from even thinking about it, much less seriously consider doing so.
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