What caliber should I get next?

alanmc

I'm looking to get another barrel for my AI AX (currently .308 Win with 12 inch twist). I have a 6.5 Creedmoor rifle already ... which I love. Thinking about 6mm Creedmoor barrel for my AX.

Options are:

- 6mm Creedmoor

- another 6.5 Creedmoor

Must be short action and .308 bolt compatible. I don't/can't reload, so factory ammo is my only option.

Is 6mm Creedmoor factory ammo available on the shelf anywhere in Ireland?

tonysopprano

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058295105/what-caliber-should-i-get-next

Well going by the Dept of Justice questioner released today, looks like you need to do apprenticeship with someone who owns whatever calibre you want to go for

Feisar

A quick google threw up this list of options:

Short actions with a bolt face .Dia of .473 +/-

225 Winchester

22/250 Remington

6mm Norma BR

243 Winchester

250 Savage

260 Remington

6.5/284 Norma

7/08 Remington

284 Winchester

300 Savage

308 Winchester

338 Federal

35 Remington

358 Winchester

6 & 6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Lapua

6XC

It's down to whatever fancies your tickle and can be got of the shelf.

solarwinds

Don't forget about the 6.5x55, greatest calibre ever made, fact.

alanmc

Agree, but long action required.

solarwinds

Sorry missed the short action requirement.

Mellor

6.5 Creedmoor or .243 Win or me

freddieot

The Yanks are seem to like the 6mm Creedmore. Plenty of hype as usual but looking at the reviews it seems to perform well. Maybe compare both performances (6 and 6.5) over the distances you are shooting or realistically intend to shoot regularly.

If it were me in your position I'd get one in 6mm. If for no other reason than you already have a 6.5. If you got another 6.5 and it shot less good than your existing 6.5, what a dilemma.

I've no experience of the Creedmore rounds but I did have a 6.5x55 and a 6mm BR barrels for my Blaser. Not much to choose between them to 600. I've rarely shot further than that so again my point about what you actually intend to use it for on a regular basis.

The issue is I've not seen 6mm Creedmore on sale and the choice of match ammo might be limited if it is. Check the recommended grain and availability here before you decide I had that issue with the 6mm BR. Had to order it specially in bulk packs of 600.

dalalada

If it’s good old bolt actions you are on then the yanks are all over 7mm PRC now. The 2023 version of the 7mm magnum.

Give it 15 years before we ever see it here once it’s not a fad.