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7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 09:14 PM
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I know this will likely get some people going, but I'm thinking of adding another rifle to the fold in one of those two calibers. On Hornady's chart, to 500yds it's a dead heat and I doubt that other than steel I'd ever shoot one further. From what I can tell most of the positives weigh in on the side of the -08. What do you guys think?
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 09:24 PM
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Since I'm have a 7mm-08 built as we speak, I'll give it the nod
I'll be running a 168 berger classic hunter, the 140gr Amax 6.5 cant hang as far as energy goes and wind drift is the same BUT the 6.5 will be a little flatter out to a grand
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 09:25 PM
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The 6.5 will be a little flatter shooting since you are pushing a 140 about 2800 fps. The 7mm-08 will run a 162 A-max about 2700 fps, maybe 2750. The 7mm will be able to run higher BC bullets a little slower, so it will retain better energy at longer distances. If you are only shooting steel, I'd go 6.5CM. If you plan to hunt, I'd go 7mm-08 with a 162 A-max or 168 VLD, since it will hit harder. I've taken the 7mm-08 with 162 A-max to a mile (1780 yards, actually).
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 09:33 PM
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I was going though the same thing and picked me upa .270 wsm today , yo might look at the data on it . The thing that made my mind up was ammo avabilty where i am at and just the fact of how flat it shoots but i am sure there will be some that say its not a very good round .
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 09:34 PM
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The 6.5 will be a little flatter shooting since you are pushing a 140 about 2800 fps. The 7mm-08 will run a 162 A-max about 2700 fps, maybe 2750. The 7mm will be able to run higher BC bullets a little slower, so it will retain better energy at longer distances. If you are only shooting steel, I'd go 6.5CM. If you plan to hunt, I'd go 7mm-08 with a 162 A-max or 168 VLD, since it will hit harder. I've taken the 7mm-08 with 162 A-max to a mile (1780 yards, actually). Good GAWD Man!
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:07 PM
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The 6.5 will be a little flatter shooting since you are pushing a 140 about 2800 fps. The 7mm-08 will run a 162 A-max about 2700 fps, maybe 2750. The 7mm will be able to run higher BC bullets a little slower, so it will retain better energy at longer distances. If you are only shooting steel, I'd go 6.5CM. If you plan to hunt, I'd go 7mm-08 with a 162 A-max or 168 VLD, since it will hit harder. I've taken the 7mm-08 with 162 A-max to a mile (1780 yards, actually). Would you not suggest the 6.5 on Whitetail over 500 yards?
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:17 PM
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Killed whitetail out to 731 with the 6.5, We have guided plenty of 625 yard mule deer with the 6.5 creed. It has plenty to get the job done.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:31 PM
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Like Derrick shows, the 6.5 is plenty for deer. I wouldn't hesitate with good conditions taking a deer or pig at 600-700 yards, even with my 6.5x47, which is slower than a CM. If you want a little more bullet weight, the 7mm-08 would be good. It has a higher BC than the 6.5. But it's a toss up really for either. The 7mm08 will have more drop, but have more energy on target. But you are splitting hairs kind of. Go exotic, and get both- 7mm Creedmoor! Neck the 6.5 up to 7!
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:37 PM
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Derrick should have my stuff today ....... I ordered some Berger 168 on sunday Lapua has a 150gr that looks interesting, did I mention I hate waiting tic-toc tic-toc tic-toc KT
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:53 PM
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Like Derrick shows, the 6.5 is plenty for deer. I wouldn't hesitate with good conditions taking a deer or pig at 600-700 yards, even with my 6.5x47, which is slower than a CM. If you want a little more bullet weight, the 7mm-08 would be good. It has a higher BC than the 6.5. But it's a toss up really for either. The 7mm08 will have more drop, but have more energy on target. But you are splitting hairs kind of. Go exotic, and get both- 7mm Creedmoor! Neck the 6.5 up to 7! I have a 7 creed reamer already on order about 5 months ago
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:54 PM
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What about a 7mm Nosler? 26 Nosler necked up to 7mm.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:57 PM
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Sweet videos, I will be contacting this ranch
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:58 PM
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7-08 = more energy delivery outside 500
6.5 Creedmoor = case geometry = very consistent shooter.
Both are great chamberings when a 140 gr. is put in the 6.5mm and a 162 or 168 gr is put in the 7mm. Pick one.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 10:59 PM
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What about a 7mm Nosler? 26 Nosler necked up to 7mm. PTG already has the reamer for that too. Not a whole lot different than a 7 ultra mag
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 11:06 PM
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I've owned both and loaded for both and for me the 6.5 CM is the round. It is as people say inherently more accurate and it has been a lot easier to load for.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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7 CM? Really? Will you use a 7-08 case? Now that'd be something to look at!
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/09/14 11:13 PM
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7 CM? Really? Will you use a 7-08 case? Now that'd be something to look at! moore likely to use a 6.5CM case and neck it up the 7-08 case would need too much modification...
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/10/14 01:16 AM
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Derrick received my stuff today decided to go with the 6.5 can't wait to see it completed.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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7 CM? Really? Will you use a 7-08 case? Now that'd be something to look at! Just going to neck up the 6.5 We already made a dummy round to make the reamer
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/10/14 02:55 AM
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I'd pick the 6.5, but only because I've already had a 7mm-08.
Can't go wrong, either way.
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/10/14 03:03 AM
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Derrick should have my stuff today ....... I ordered some Berger 168 on sunday Lapua has a 150gr that looks interesting, did I mention I hate waiting tic-toc tic-toc tic-toc KT Just got it... Was the action supposed to com in pink??? I am on it
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Just got it... Was the action supposed to com in pink??? I am on it uh yeah, w/ poke-a-dots
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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No it's supposed to be a pink finished product with polka dots!
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Re: 7mm-08 or 6.5 CM?
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12/10/14 12:40 PM
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I run a 7mm (although an AI version) and I'm more than pleased. The 162gr Amax are great performers on steel and game.
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