Which is bigger 270 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

Size Comparison

The . 270 Winchester is quite a bit larger than the 6.5 Creedmoor, at 2.54” in the case length compared to the Creedmoor's 1.92”. The 6.5 Creedmoor was specifically designed to work in short-action rifles, so it was necessary to keep the overall length shorter than the . 270 Winchester.

What caliber is a 6.5 Creedmoor equivalent to?

Performance. The 6.5mm Creedmoor is a medium-power cartridge comparable to the . 260 Remington and 6.5×47mm Lapua.

Which is better 270 WSM or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The 270 WSM fires larger diameter and heavier bullets at a significantly faster velocity than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The 270 WSM recoils more than typical 6.5 Creedmoor loads, but will also have more retained kinetic energy, a flatter trajectory, and more resistance to wind drift.

What caliber is bigger than a 270?

308 Winchester uses larger diameter bullets than the . 270 Winchester. Specifically, the larger diameter . 308″ bullets used by the .

Which is bigger 308 or 270?

308 caliber projectiles tend to be heavier since 308 is bigger than 270. At ranges from 400 to 600 yards, the lighter 270 has much less drop, as much as 20 inches less than the 308. The little round even holds more energy than heavier 308s at this range.

6.5 Creedmoor Versus 270 Winchester

Which caliber is bigger 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308: Cartridge Sizes

The . 308 Winchester has a slightly longer same case length (1.92″ vs 2.015″), but the 6.5 Creedmoor has a little bit longer overall length (2.825″ vs 2.81″). The 6.5 Creedmoor has a sharper shoulder angle and a slightly less tapered case than the .

What has more knockdown power 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

Recoil impulse depends on rifle weight, bullet weight, and load construction, but all things being equal, the 6.5 Creedmoor produces about 25% less recoil than a . 308 Win. That toned-down recoil helps prevent flinching and allows hunters to make shots in more awkward shooting positions. The .

What is bigger .243 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The end result is that, even though the 6.5 Creedmoor has a noticeably shorter case than the . 243, the two cartridges have virtually the same case capacity. The 6.5 Creedmoor is also loaded to a higher pressure than the . 243 Winchester (62,000psi vs 60,000psi).

Why is 6.5 Creedmoor so popular?

Introduced by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor is among the best-selling 6.5mm cartridges for both hunting and target shooting. It's versatile, efficient, cost-effective, and low recoiling. It's a favorite deer and elk cartridge among the MeatEater crew, and it's taken enough big game to disprove initial doubters.

Is 6.5 Creedmoor a good sniper round?

"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 bigger 6.5 Creedmoor or 30-06?

30-06 Springfield is physically quite a bit larger than the 6.5 Creedmoor. The . 30-06 cartridge has a longer overall length and uses a longer case length than the 6.5 Creedmoor. That said, the 6.5 Creedmoor is designed to fit in a short action rifle while the longer .

Does the military use 6.5 Creedmoor?

Hornady has been awarded a military contract with the U.S. Department of Defense for 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rounds. Hornady received a military contract for its 6.5 Creedmoor Precision TAP, an LE/military load featuring the same bullet as Hornady's 147-grain ELD Match load.

What is the best deer rifle caliber?

What is a 270 Best for?

270 Winchester is used almost exclusively as a hunting cartridge while match shooters, military and police snipers, and hunters have all used the . 30-06 Springfield extensively over the years.

Is a 270 the same as a 7mm?

Comparing the . 270 with the 7mm Remington magnum is like comparing grits and white cornmeal. They're pretty much the same thing. The latter round is a tad more powerful; so little, though, that any advantage to it lies in the fevered imagination of the user.

Is a .270 big enough for elk?

270, especially when mated with the tough, deep-penetrating, weight-retaining bullets we have today, is not a “big gun” on elk, but is adequate for any elk that walks, with careful shot placement.

Which is better 300 Win Mag or 6.5 Creedmoor?

The . 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 gun is better 270 or 30 06?

30-06 wins the bullet energy category. It hits harder even at extended ranges, and it can be loaded using bullets as heavy as 220 grains. However, since Trophy Copper bullets reliably expand only at velocities above 1,800 fps, the . 270 Win. has a greater maximum effective range.

How far will a .270 rifle shoot accurately?

270 is the most accurate rifle I own. With a 130-grain Hornady Boat Tail Spire Point driven by 60 grains of H4831SC, that rifle, with no modifications, is capable of printing one-hole groups at 100 yards. Even so, the . 270 is a pure hunting round, designed to kill big-game animals at long ranges.

Is a 308 or 30-06 More Powerful?

308 Winchester will perform as much as 15% better in terms of velocity, energy, and trajectory, than will most 220-grain bullets fired from a . 30/06.

Can you hunt moose with a 6.5 Creedmoor?

The ultra-popular 6.5 Creedmoor may not be on everyone's top moose rifles list, but it's on mine. Aside from being extremely shootable and accurate, here's why I like it: The 6.5×55 Swede has a long, successful history of dropping moose in Sweden for decades.

Is 6.5 Creedmoor good for whitetail deer hunting?

So, the short answer to the question: Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a good caliber for deer hunting is not only “yes,” but a resounding “heck yeah.” Before we dive into the details, I find it most interesting this “new” deer-hunting caliber has gained so much traction in so little time.

How hard does a 6.5 Creedmoor kick?

The Creedmoor gets its longrange performance reputation from a combination of 140- to 143-grain, high B.C. bullets and fast twist rifling, usually 1:8 or even 1:7.5. Full house loads in 7-pound rifles recoil with about 15.7 ft. -lbs. energy at a recoil velocity of 12 fps.