Moorlander Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Apologies if its been asked/done before , so with regards to 6.5 Creedmoor v 6.5 Swede , what advantages does one have over the other ? is the Creedmoor a fad thats no better than the Swede ? has the Creedmoor only taken off due to the Yanks liking it as it fits AR10s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonry Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Good question. I am sure someone will pick up where gbal would have with the full story but,... As far as I can see the Creed uses a 'standard' 308 bolt face whereas the Swede is an oddball. Otherwise there isn't much in it. Bit less powder capacity in the Creed; similar performance. Depends how fine you like to split your hairs really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 The core benefits of the Creedmoor, in addition to Chanonry's point, is the ability to load those long slender 140g+ bullets to optimum length (e.g. Not deep in the powder column) and feed reliably from a detachable mag (e.g. AICS) all from a short action. With the Swede you need a long action which isn't quite as popular nowadays. And if you do use a long action, there are potentially other more potent cartridges at your disposal which may be a better choice. I don't own a Creedmoor but I do shoot 6.5x47. In reality, there really isn't much between the .260rem, 6.5x47, 6.5 Swede and 6.5mm Creedmoor. Each have their own unique pros and cons, but they're all very similar. I'd say pick one, learn how to use it and be happy with your choice - you can't really go wrong with any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have a 6.5 Creedmoor. I absolutely love it despite have a Mauser M12 Impact in .308 previously which was a superb rifle. As Catch stated, the Swede is a long action which is no deal breaker but there is more of a choice of ammunition in 6.5x55 in the UK compared to the Creedmoor. The question is how much choice do you need when 142gn SMK's shoot onto one ragged hole at 100 yards, Hornady 143ELD - X shoot into 0.6MOA and Norma Match similar. Recoil is negligible. Better mousetrap comes to mind. Personally, I'm happy with my decision and the confidence it gives me in my shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 https://www.arms24.com/hornady-american-gunner-6-5-creedmoor-bthp-9-07g-140grs-buechsenmunition-81482-vpe-200-bulk-pack.html good price for 200.. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 8 hours ago, ejg223 said: https://www.arms24.com/hornady-american-gunner-6-5-creedmoor-bthp-9-07g-140grs-buechsenmunition-81482-vpe-200-bulk-pack.html good price for 200.. edi Do they ship to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy biscuit Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 9 hours ago, ejg223 said: https://www.arms24.com/hornady-american-gunner-6-5-creedmoor-bthp-9-07g-140grs-buechsenmunition-81482-vpe-200-bulk-pack.html good price for 200.. edi How do you go about getting it sent to the uk ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejg223 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 They mentioned world wide shipping. I have never ordered there before, just thought a great price. Recon as an RFD easier to import. edi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 It's also worth mentioning that the 6.5 CM is now being adopted by US SOCOM, so it's existence is assured to not be just "a fad". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, ejg223 said: They mentioned world wide shipping. I have never ordered there before, just thought a great price. Recon as an RFD easier to import. edi The only way would be through a RFD in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 The Swede’s a 122 year old design and still pretty darn good but as folks have said long action and slightly different bolt face does not make it great for tacticool rifles. the 6.5 Creed is a relatively new cartridge so can look back at all of its predecessors and do better in theory I shoot a 6.5x47 and have done since it came out, must be over 10 years ago? Would I choose the Creed now, for new build possibly, rebarrel no, no real advantage. None of these cartridges will let you down, if you miss it would be ‘you’ missing Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Swede using modern Scan loadings can match or exceed CM velocities and makes for an excellent long range rifle for target or plinking. Brass is generally cheaper. CM as previous posters point out benefits from short action and ability to load bullets closer to lands and stay within mag length. With SR primers, CM can also be loaded quite hot (in theory up to 62K psi) but I've found that velocities have been lower for equivalents loads between LR and SR brass. CM also benefits from a steeper shoulder angle, so say improving concentricity and hence accuracy potential. It probably can't be loaded just quite to the same MVs as is possible with 6.5 x 55 but is is a relatively efficient cartridge. As above, most 6.5's are pretty much on a par, with most of us mortal shootists probably not able to discern or gain much more benefit from one over another in terms of accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 6:36 PM, MarinePMI said: It's also worth mentioning that the 6.5 CM is now being adopted by US SOCOM, so it's existence is assured to not be just "a fad". 6.8 SPC didn't seem to last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarinePMI Posted May 14, 2018 Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Yes, but SOCOM has been using a 6.5mm round for several years now. It's just official now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Akeld said: 6.8 SPC didn't seem to last Or the .30 Carbine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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