{"id":10027,"date":"2022-06-15T16:03:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T16:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/?p=10027"},"modified":"2022-06-15T17:53:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T17:53:50","slug":"6-5-creedmoor-vs-308","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wideners.com\/blog\/6-5-creedmoor-vs-308\/","title":{"rendered":"6.5 Creedmoor VS 308"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Guy J. Sagi<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Declaring a winner in a 6.5 Creedmoor VS 308 debate is a dubious venture. Both centerfires are tame in the recoil department, provide enviable performance at surprising distances and take big game with dexterity. They even run in the same magazines, but there are significant differences that can make one a better choice than the other for most gun owners.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t go wrong either way, however. They both perform with versatility at the range and in the hunting fields, but there are advantages and drawbacks worth weighing. Here are a few key considerations, beginning with the question fielded most often by the team at Widener\u2019s. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a good choice for hunting?<\/span><\/p>\n

The short answer is \u201cyes,\u201d at least for most big game taken in the United States. It is not, however, the best choice for dropping a large bear with authority and its relatively diminutive size makes it less than optimal for elk or moose. A look at the cartridge\u2019s original purpose explains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.5 Creedmoor VS 308: Foundational Precision<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The 6.5 Creedmoor (Top) features a .264″ diameter bullet, while the .308 Win (Bottom) features a .308″ diameter bullet.<\/p><\/div>\n

Shot placement is the most critical component when it comes to ethically filling a big-game tag, and that\u2019s where the 6.5 Creedmoor has an advantage over .308 Win. When Hornady launched it in 2007 the introductory product sheet boldly proclaimed it was \u201cRocket Fuel for Your Race Gun.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Competitive shooting was the target market, and the first loads reflected that focus. Hornady\u2019s initial offerings wore 120-grain and 140-grain A-Max bullets. The former left the barrel at 3,020 fps and was still traveling at 1,386 when it reached 1,000 yards (bear in mind the test barrel length was 28 inches). <\/span><\/p>\n

With a 100-yard zero, it dropped 44 inches at 500 yards. By comparison, a .308 Win.168-grain A-Max Hornady load left the same length barrel 240 fps slower and the holdover to hit the bullseye at 500 yards went up to 54.8 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballistic Charts:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Caliber (24″ Barrel)<\/th>\nMuzzle<\/th>\n100 Yards<\/th>\n200 Yards<\/th>\n300 Yards<\/th>\n400 Yards<\/th>\n500 Yards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
6.5 Creedmoor 140gr Hornady A-Max<\/strong><\/td>\n2710 FPS<\/td>\n2564 FPS<\/td>\n2422 FPS<\/td>\n2285 FPS<\/td>\n2152 FPS<\/td>\n2023 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\n2283 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n2043 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1823 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1622 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1439 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1273 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trajectory<\/td>\n-1.5″<\/td>\n1.9″<\/td>\n0″<\/td>\n-7.8″<\/td>\n-22.3″<\/td>\n-44.4″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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Caliber (24″ Barrel)<\/th>\nMuzzle<\/th>\n100 Yards<\/th>\n200 Yards<\/th>\n300 Yards<\/th>\n400 Yards<\/th>\n500 Yards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.308 Win 168gr Hornady A-Max\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2700 FPS<\/td>\n2513 FPS<\/td>\n2333 FPS<\/td>\n2161 FPS<\/td>\n1996 FPS<\/td>\n1839 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\n2719 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n2355 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n2030 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1742 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1486 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1261 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trajectory<\/td>\n-1.5″<\/td>\n2″<\/td>\n0″<\/td>\n-8.4″<\/td>\n-24.3″<\/td>\n-48.9″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

\u00a0Wind Drift Considerations<\/h4>\n

For practiced shooters adjusting for distance becomes routine and precise, but there\u2019s a more serious challenge afield. Wind drift, that ever-changing and hard-to-dope variable, can frustrate even experienced enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.5 Creedmoor is fast, and that means gusts, breezes and those unseen cross drafts have less time to affect flight path. Ballistics from Federal\u2019s Premium\u2019s Gold Medal line illustrate that fact. <\/span><\/p>\n

The company\u2019s 168 -grain Sierra MatchKing .308 ammo<\/a>\u00a0load\u2014the lightest it offers in that chambering\u2014drifts 22 inches at 500 yards in a 10-mph breeze. The firm\u2019s heaviest 6.5 Creedmoor ammo offering<\/a>, with a 140-grain Sierra MatchKing, in the same conditions, moves only 18.1 inches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steady winds are one thing, but it\u2019s a rare opening day when there aren\u2019t gusts, or unseen wind between a hunter and his quarry. That faster bullet minimizes complicated calculations and reduces the temptation to employ Kentucky windage. Hunters wanted that advantage and the industry responded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Choosing A Hunting Cartridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Comparing 6.5 Creedmoor VS 308 is difficult for hunting. On paper, both look like great options, but in the field .308 has size & weight advantage.<\/p><\/div>\n

Companies now offer 6.5 Creedmoor loads with bullets that feature the terminal performance ideal for hunting. Regardless of their design, however, there is one unavoidable drawback to the 6.5 Creedmoor when compared to .308 Win. Entry wound size has a diameter of .256 inches instead of .308.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a byproduct from the fact that cartridge length and dimensions are so close that they run in the same magazines. A 6.5-mm projectile of the same length won\u2019t weigh as much as a .308. That translates to less energy at the target.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hunting Ammo Options<\/h4>\n

Federal\u2019s Premium\u2019s 140-grain Nosler AccuBond 6.5 Creedmoor load generates 2,224 ft.\/lbs. of energy as it leaves the gun. At 500 yards the figure has dropped to 1,086. In .308 Win. the company offers a 180-grain Trophy Bonded Tip load. Muzzle energy for it comes in at 2,743 ft.\/lbs. and it\u2019s still packing a wider, 1,313 punch at 500 yards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The energy reduction is significant, although the wind advantage still goes to the 6.5. Federal\u2019s Premium Centerfire Rifle 150-grain TSX load in .308 Win. drifts 26.6 inches in a full-value 10 mph wind at 500 yards. The company\u2019s 140-grain, AccuBond in 6.5 Creedmoor drifts 19.2 in the same breeze. <\/span><\/p>\n

Seven inches is enough to make the difference between a clean, one-shot kill or hours of tracking and possibly never recovering the trophy. Choose a heavier .308 projectile and that gap closes slightly, but it comes with additional recoil.<\/span><\/p>\n

The energy delivered downrange indicates when distances reach 500, 600 yards, or beyond, the .308 Win. is a better choice. With the 6.5 Creedmoor\u2019s inherent accuracy and ability to buck the wind, it\u2019s not hard to argue it\u2019s ideal for antelope, and most whitetails and mule deer are never targeted at that distance.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those lucky enough to be pursuing elk, moose, or bear, the .308 Win. is probably a better choice. Shot placement is critical, but terminal performance and energy delivered remain key.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballistic Charts:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Caliber (20″ Barrel)<\/th>\nMuzzle<\/th>\n100 Yards<\/th>\n200 Yards<\/th>\n300 Yards<\/th>\n400 Yards<\/th>\n500 Yards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
6.5 Creemoor 140gr Federal Nosler Accubond<\/strong><\/td>\n2675 FPS<\/td>\n2501 FPS<\/td>\n2334 FPS<\/td>\n2173 FPS<\/td>\n2018 FPS<\/td>\n1870 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\n2224 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1944 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1693 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1467 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1266 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1086 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trajectory<\/td>\n.9″<\/td>\n2″<\/td>\n0″<\/td>\n-8.5″<\/td>\n-24.3″<\/td>\n-48.4″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

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Caliber (20″ Barrel)<\/th>\nMuzzle<\/th>\n100 Yards<\/th>\n200 Yards<\/th>\n300 Yards<\/th>\n400 Yards<\/th>\n500 Yards<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
.308 Win 180gr Federal Trophy Bonded Tip\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2620 FPS<\/td>\n2445 FPS<\/td>\n2277 FPS<\/td>\n2116 FPS<\/td>\n1960 FPS<\/td>\n1812 FPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy<\/td>\n2743 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n2389 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n2072 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1789 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1536 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n1313 FT\/Lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trajectory<\/td>\n1.0″<\/td>\n2.2″<\/td>\n0″<\/td>\n-8.9″<\/td>\n-25.5″<\/td>\n-51.1″<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Ammo Type Variety<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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There are a LOT of options for 6.5 Creedmoor ammo, but .308 rounds can be found more easily, and often in bulk surplus.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The .308 Win. cartridge has been around for more than seven decades, and its performance keeps it at or near the top of today\u2019s most popular short-action cartridges. Manufacturers offer it in a wide range of bullet weights and versions tailored for everything from big game to competition, and even in bulk packs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hornady alone offers 22 different loads in the cartridge. Bullet weights run from a chunky 220-grain InterLock RN to the recently introduced125-grain ECX.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 6.5 Creedmoor is junior by many years and load selection has yet to reach the same level of diversity. Again, looking at Hornady\u2019s lineup, there\u2019s only a dozen from which to choose. Maximum bullet weight comes in at 147-grains, and it wears an ELD Match bullet designed for competition, not hunting. On the lighter side of the scale there\u2019s a 95-grain V-Max load perfect for varmint hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n

The limit in selection isn\u2019t unique to Hornady, either. Federal Premium\u2019s Centerfire Rifle line offers only five loads in 6.5 Creedmoor. Bullet weights run from 120- to 140-grains. In .308 Win., however, there are 13 varieties currently listed in the company catalog with bullets that weigh from 150- to 180-grains.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no doubt companies will close that gap with each passing year, but there\u2019s limited selection today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Navigating Availability & Scarcity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ammunition shortages can be a painful reality for enthusiasts. If shooting is one of your passions, unscheduled pandemics, conflicts, and the social unrest that causes them are on your radar. Add the National Shooting Sports Foundation\u2019s estimate that more than 10 million people took ownership of their first firearm during the current decade, and that magnitude is likely to increase in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

During ammo shortages, caliber like 6.5 Creedmoor can be hard or impossible to find. This is partly because manufacturers shift production to cartridges enthusiasts demand most during a surge. <\/span><\/p>\n

After the Covid-19 shortage began, for example, every company interviewed placed its highest priority on increasing output of 9 mm, .223 Rem. and 5.56 NATO. Next on the list came .45 ACP, .308 Win. and 7.62 NATO. That left huge gaps, including 6.5 Creedmoor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ammo Stacking Strategies<\/h4>\n

Selection in .308 Win. temporarily disappeared as well, but it was among the first to return. Guns chambered for the cartridge can also run 7.62 NATO, so those owners had less to complain about. Even when there\u2019s no panic buying, mom-and-pop sporting goods stores don\u2019t always carry a wide selection of 6.5 Creedmoor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those supply-chain challenges are noteworthy, but they should not deter anyone from purchasing a 6.5 Creedmoor-chambered firearm. If hunting is the gun\u2019s ultimate mission, simply accumulate enough for sighting in and hunting for several seasons. The modest round count keeps the purchase within most budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even when inventories are high, 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges are usually more expensive than .308 Win. It\u2019s not a huge concern for hunters, but if high-volume shooting is a passion and you\u2019re accustomed to finding low-cost, off-shore ammo, it\u2019s worth noting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.5 Creedmoor VS 308: Best Choice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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6.5 Creedmoor VS 308: Velocity, reduced recoil, and accuracy go to the 6.5 Creedmoor, but the .308 has more availability, creates larger wound channels, and hits targets with more energy at distances.<\/p><\/div>\n

The 6.5 Creedmoor is currently generating the kind of social-media buzz that\u2019s hard to ignore. There are solid reasons for the popularity, too. It\u2019s accurate, performs, and comes with all the advantages of running in a short action\u2014including slightly lighter weight and reduced gun length. Add tame recoil and it\u2019s hard to find a reason not to like the cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s already endeared itself to a variety of long-distance shooting schools. One of the earliest sessions at the Bergara Shooting Academy<\/a>, for example, featured 6.5 Creedmoor-chambered rifles exclusively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The .308 Win., once the darling of nearly all those seminars, has temporarily taken a back seat. We can chalk part of that up to age. Winchester introduced it to the public in 1952 and NATO officially adopted its 7.62×51 mm form in 1954. It celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022, and now that it\u2019s wearing modern bullet designs, loads are better than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some proclaim a winner in the 6.5 Creedmoor VS 308 debate, but no two shooters are the same. Each enthusiast must determine their individual victor by considering their shooting style, preference, and primary pursuit. Viral posts and magazine headlines don\u2019t fill tags or shrink groups.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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