New cartridge and can’t decide.

[atmat]

If you’re using it as a trainer, too, I’d consider something with better barrel life such a 6arc.

 

[Cdnance]

That’s my dilemma. Both feel like the right choice. Maybe I’m thinking about this wrong. Maybe I just buy both. Haha


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This is always the correct answer!

 

[hereinaz]

Makes sense.

Guys I know shooting .25 Creedmoor either compete at 600+ or need to make Power Factor for NRL Hunter.

Yeah, there are marginal reasons. Competition, the trace and splash give benefits with 25 cal weight over the smaller 6mm. The higher BC of the 133 offsets the lower velocity of the 25. The minimal extra recoil is countered by heavy rifles. Some are switching over for those reasons.

NRL Hunter requires 25 cal for power factor unless you run a .243/6 creed factory rifle that is exempt.

Many of these differences are barely noticed by the vast majority of shooters.

For hunting inside the 400-500 self imposed limits, it’s six of one or half dozen of the other…

 

[mtnbound]

I’m in the market for a new cartridge. I’m really considering a 6 creed or a 25 creed. Would be used as a hunting rifle and training. Currently working on getting more proficient at distances beyond 300.


I know there is a lot that goes into a decision but which cartridge would you pick between the two?

I really like the 6 creed for the lower recoil but I really like the 25 creed for a larger grain bullet.

Ideally I would like this in an 18-20” barrel and will be shooting suppressed.


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An animal will not know the difference between a 6CM or a 25CM.

6CM will have a few pounds less recoil.

Both will require reloading to maximize their performance in a short barrel.

Both can have short barrel life if you reload them hot. Probably less life with a 6CM.

How often do you realistically shoot now?
500rds a year?
1000rds a year?
More?Less?

You mention shooting beyond 300, what’s your goal as far as distance?

 

[Marbles]

I don't think there is enough difference between the two.

6 Creed
+lower recoil
+More available ammunition
+Faster starting velocity
-Shorter barrel life
-Lower BC bullets

Reverse those for the 25 Creed

Both will kill the same with the correct bullet at the correct velocity. Run a ballistics app and see if both will take you to the edge of your capability.

I would get a 223 for training if you will be doing any sort of volume. Much better barrel life and lower ammo costs per round. Just be careful, you might end up like me where the 223 goes hunting and the 243 stays in the safe.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I don't think there is enough difference between the two.

6 Creed
+lower recoil
+More available ammunition
+Faster starting velocity
-Shorter barrel life
-Lower BC bullets

Reverse those for the 25 Creed

Both will kill the same with the correct bullet at the correct velocity. Run a ballistics app and see if both will take you to the edge of your capability.

I would get a 223 for training if you will be doing any sort of volume. Much better barrel life and lower ammo costs per round. Just be careful, you might end up like me where the 223 goes hunting and the 243 stays in the safe.

The Commonwealth of Virginia keeps me from having the problem you mentioned in your last sentence.

PS - good post.


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