Caliber
6.5 Creedmoor
A flat-shooting precision and hunting favorite — 6.5 Creedmoor questions and gear.
About 6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor took the precision-rifle world by storm by pairing high-ballistic-coefficient bullets with manageable recoil. The result is a cartridge that bucks wind and stays supersonic at long range while kicking far less than a .308 — making accurate long-range shooting accessible to ordinary shooters, not just experts.
It's also an excellent medium-game hunting round for deer and similar animals. If your interests run toward target shooting at distance or hunting where you want a flat trajectory and light recoil, 6.5 Creedmoor is a top modern pick. Match-grade ammo is widely available, though it costs more than bulk .308.
