How far should I zero my 6.5 Creedmoor?

For a hunting zero where the muzzle velocity is listed as 2700fps, I recommend sighting-in 3 inches high at 100 yds for a 250yd. zero and drop of 4 inches at 300. The only way to check if the open sights on your SMLE are zeroed is to shoot it at a target.

What's the best range to sight in a 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 Creedmoor Shooting Distances

Close Range: <300 yards. Medium Range: Between 300 to 700 yards.

How far does a 6.5 Creedmoor shoot flat?

Both will also work in this role, but the 6.5 Creedmoor has a flatter trajectory, will drift less in the wind, and still carries enough energy out to 400-500 yards to cleanly take deer sized game without any issues.

What is the most accurate load for 6.5 Creedmoor rifle?

Hornady 143-Grain ELD-X (Precision Hunter)

This is arguably the most accurate hunting bullet in 6.5 Creedmoor. It's designed for long-range hunting and operates well past 600-yards for deer.

Is 6.5 Creedmoor accurate at 1000 yards?

53 and muzzle velocity of 2600 FPS (from the Hornady box) the 6.5 Creedmoor has 110 inches or 9 feet less drop at 1,000 yards. The 6.5 CM would also experience roughly 13 inches less wind drift at 1,000 yards in a 10 MPH crosswind. So not only does the new 6.5 shoot better than the .

6.5 Creedmoor Bullet Drop - Demonstrated and Explained

How many rounds will a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel last?

Some shooters like to gripe about barrel longevity, claiming that the 6.5 Creedmoor will only last for 2-3,000 rounds whereas the . 308 Win will be good for as many as 10,000 rounds.

What is a good ballistic coefficient for 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 Creedmoor vs .

The 6.5 Creedmoor has the best Ballistic Coefficient, and perfect for long range shooters. The Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor 140 grain A-MAX boasts a Ballistic Coefficient of . 585 and muzzle velocity of 2710 FPS.

Which is better 300 Win Mag or 6.5 Creedmoor?

300 Win Mag fires larger diameter and significantly heavier bullets at a higher velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The . 300 Win Mag has a flatter trajectory and has significantly more kinetic energy at typical hunting ranges, but the 6.5 Creedmoor has much less recoil.

What does MOA mean on a scope?

A Minute of Angle (MOA) is an angular measurement. A MOA is 1/60th of a degree. 1 MOA spreads about 1″ per 100 yards. ( actually 1.047″) 1 MOA is a different size at different distances, 8″ at 800 yards is still just 1 MOA.

What distance should I zero my 308?

308 Winchester 2,800 fps, we'd have to aim 369 inches above a 1,000-yard target to drop our bullet on it. That's 30.75 feet of drop. At a more common, reasonable hunting range of 300 yards that drop would “only” be about 23 inches. Meaning if you aimed a foot over the deer's back, you might hit it in the heart.

How far can the 6.5 shoot accurately?

6.5mm Creedmoor can provide sub-half-minute of angle accuracy from factory ammo. The cartridge stays supersonic and maintains its accuracy to past 1,200 yd (1,097 m), while the . 308 Winchester with 168-grain match bullets has a supersonic range of about 975 yd (892 m).

Do Snipers use 6.5 Creedmoor?

"We are replacing our 7.62x51mm sniper support weapons, which have a maximum effective range of 700 to 800 meters, with 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper support weapons that will give us a maximum effective range of around 1,200 meters."

Which is better 7mm Rem Mag or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 6.5 Creedmoor fires smaller diameter and more aerodynamic bullets than the 7mm-08 Remington. Both cartridges have a similar trajectory, but the 7mm-08 retains more kinetic energy than the 6.5 Creedmoor at typical hunting ranges while the 6.5 Creedmoor has less recoil.

What is a good powder to load 6.5 Creedmoor?

For 6.5 Creedmoor, powders like H-4350 are optimal for mid to heavy bullet weights, and powders like Varget are great when using lighter bullets. RL-15, Norma URP, and Reloder 16 are also used frequently with 6.5 Creedmoor.

What barrel length is best for 6.5 Creedmoor?

As with most rifle cartridges, the best velocities are typically obtained out of longer 24 to 26-inch barrels. Greater velocity provides flatter trajectories and less wind deflection with all else being equal.

What is the best 6.5 Creedmoor ammo for target shooting?

Which is better 30.06 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

30-06 carries more energy out past 200 yards, but most good 6.5 Creedmoor hunting loads still carry more than 1,000 ft-lbs of energy out to 500 yards. The advantages the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge has in terms of bullet drop and wind drift start to become much more important at longer range as well.

What is the difference between 6.5 PRC and 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 PRC factory loads usually fire the same bullet 200-250fps faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor. Therefore, 6.5 PRC has a flatter trajectory, more retained energy, and less wind drift than the 6.5 Creedmoor at typical hunting ranges. However, the 6.5 PRC has slightly more recoil than the 6.5 Creedmoor.

How much drop does a 6.5 Creedmoor have at 500 yards?

At 500 yards, 6.5 Creedmoor has about 55 inches of drop whereas . 308 Win has about 58 inches -- not much difference.