TheFirearmEnthusiast wrote:Sorry bruv
I'm in Victoria
Otherwise I would've said yes
It's honestly extremely hard to decide
I love the fact that the 6.5 creedmoor is more accurate
But I also love the fact that the .308 offers cheaper/more variety of ammunition and is of higher velocity/impact
I heard that the 6.5 creedmoors aren't that good for plinking though
Coz apperently the 6.5 creedmoors heat up a lot faster than the .308's
Have you found that to be true or?
Ok, once and for all, for you, starting out, there will be diddly squat difference in terms of accuracy between a 308 and 6.5
The nut behind the butt (that’s you) will be the deciding factor of accuracy; not the caliber in this case, so don’t let that factor drive your choice.
I don’t really punch paper, (I spend 99.8% in the field) so I’m not a range expert but I’m telling ya, for what you’re gonna do, there won’t be much diff between 308 and creed at the range for the first year or two I’m suspecting. Price of ammo might be, but that’s about it, and even then, that will all depend on what you choose.
As for the field, if that’s what you ever get into, there’s really not gonna be that much difference unless maybe you’re chasing Sambar or Buffalo. Here’s the thing though, both calibers will drop most anything, IF YOU DO YOUR PART, and guess what, both calibers will also not work if your shot placement is crap.
So really, for you, you’re splitting hairs I reckon and whatever you go for outta those two, I don’t think YOU and your situation, will notice a difference.
For what it’s worth, I have and use both calibers in the field.
They’ve both dropped deer (reds), a gazillion pigs, and guess what, they’ve both dropped big ferals and they’ve both had times where more than one shot was needed.
Finally, plinking with a 308 or 6.5 (or any large calibre Centre fire; if that’s what floats your boat) will heat up any barrel, just less quickly if it’s a Varmint etc.
I really don’t think you can say one is better than the other. Both great calibers and for the average punter; (most of us here) it prolly won’t make a big difference