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The 6.5mm Creedmoor is touted by some shooters to be at the top of the ladder when it comes to an all-purpose cartridge. Although this cartridge is revolutionary in its way, a previous incarnation, the 6.5x55mm Swedish Ammo, has been around much longer than a decade. The caliber that the 6.5mm Creedmoor is based on was initially developed in Norway and Sweden in 1894 as part of their military arsenal. It was introduced to the US after World War II when surplus rifles began to arrive on the shores. Many became enchanted with the caliber because it was inexpensive, yet few manufacturers were loading it.

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6.5 Creedmoor Ammo in Stock For Sale – Bulk Winchester Ammo – 6.5 Creedmoor ammo has gained an incredible following since the Nebraska-based Hornady introduced it in 2008. According to the ammo company, the idea of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition emerged during a casual conversation at an elite shooting match. Those involved in the discussion expressed a desire to create a match-grade cartridge from the ground up. It would be the first of its kind. Months later, Hornady released the 6.5 Creedmoor round. Since then, the cartridge has become wildly popular among long-distance target shooters and hunters worldwide. 6.5 creedmoor ammo bulk 1000 rounds

While performance varies depending on cartridge features, 6.5 Creedmoor bullets do not disappoint. With a 95-grain bullet, 6.5 Creedmoor delivers a muzzle velocity of 3,300 feet-per-second with 2,297 foot-pounds of energy. At 140 grains, the 6.5mm round has a muzzle velocity of 2,710 fps with 2,283 ft-lbs of energy. Using 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting purposes, the round is suitable for a variety of game including prairie dogs, coyotes, deer, and even elk.

Many compare 6.5 Creedmoor to the venerable .308 Winchester because they can take down the same game. But when pitted against one another, 6.5 Creedmoor v .308, many have found that 6.5 Creedmoor outperforms at longer ranges. Shooting enthusiasts found that a match-grade 6.5 Creedmoor bullet will maintain supersonic speed after 1,000 yards whereas .308 drops off at around 900 yards.

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The 6.5 Creedmoor is a strong suit for all shooters due to the accuracy of the round in most rifles.  This caliber, there are some rifles and bullets made especially for competition. Otherwise, there would be no reason to introduce the 6.5, as it is less powerful than the 260 Remington. The 260 is popular and is an adequate hunting round and most rifles are accurate with it. Still, the 6.5 Creedmoor is a fraction of an inch more accurate in a target rifle.