Which is stronger 270 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

270 Winchester has more velocity and kinetic energy than the . 6.5 Creedmoor out past 500 yards, the advantage possessed by the . 270 narrows from 515 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle to just 189 foot pounds of energy at 500 yards.

What caliber is better than a 6.5 Creedmoor?

30 caliber bullets are slightly better than the 6.5 Creedmoor though muzzle velocities are roughly the same. Coming in with around 1300ft-lbs of energy at 500 yards, the . 308 Winchester edges out the Creedmoor again. But again, not by much at 100ft-lbs more energy than the Creedmoor at 500 yards.

What is the effective range of a 270?

Federal's 150-grain Trophy Copper . 308 Win. is travelling at 1,800 fps at 580 yards, but the 130-grain . 270 Win. is still cooking along at 1,800 fps all the way out to 680 yards. That additional 100 yards of effective range is why many long-range western hunters have opted for the .

What is a 6.5 Creedmoor comparable too?

243 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor are both designed for use in short-action rifles and have similar case lengths as well as overall lengths. Both cartridges also have the same .

What has more knockdown power 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor?

308 Winchester wins hands down here due to the big advantage the cartridge has in in frontal surface area as well as energy under 200 yards. Like I've said many times before, the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .

6.5 Creedmoor Versus 270 Winchester

Is 6.5 Creedmoor too much for deer?

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.

What is the difference between 270 and 6.5 Creedmoor?

The . 270 Winchester has a bit more punch for hunting large game in typical hunting ranges, but the 6.5 Creedmoor takes the advantage over longer distances. If you prefer lighter recoil and a lighter gun, the 6.5 Creedmoor is a strong choice as well.

What is the max range of a 6.5 Creedmoor?

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).

Is a 270 or 30-06 More Accurate?

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.

Is a 270 or 6.5 bigger?

270 ELD-X and 9.4″ higher than the 6.5 ELD-X at 500 yards. The . 270 Winchester also has a flatter trajectory than the 6.5 by several inches with each load and carries more energy downrange than the other two cartridges.

Does a .308 kick more than 270?

Assuming that the rifle weight is consistent between the two cartridges, the 270 Winchester will have less recoil for almost every factory load when compared to the 308. This is primarily due to the heavier bullet weight of the 308. Simply put, lighter bullets recoil less.

Does the military use 6.5 Creedmoor?

US Special Operations Command's highly-trained marksmen and snipers are about to get their hands on new M110K1 Semi Automatic Sniper System upper receivers from Knights Armament Company in 6.5 Creedmoor, marking the first major American military adoption of the round which has seen steadily increasing popularity with ...

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.

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 a 270 or 308?

Both will work, but the . 270 Winchester is probably the better choice for you. With a significantly flatter trajectory and more resistance to wind, the cartridge does very well on longer shots, particularly on thin skinned game like mule deer, pronghorn, sheep, or tahr.

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."

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.

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's so special about 6.5 Creedmoor?

Speaking of long, efficient bullets, 6.5 Creedmoor rifles stabilize these thanks to their 1-8” twist or faster rifling. Long 6.5 bullets (. 264") have higher Ballistic Coefficient ratings than the same-weight bullets in larger calibers. This results in more retained energy and less wind deflection at extreme ranges.

Is a 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor better?

The 6.5 Creedmoor is clearly a ballistically better cartridge than 308. The 308 was designed in 1952 for a semi-automatic military rifle, while the 6.5 Creedmoor was designed in 2007 for better long range target performance in a bolt action rifle.

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.

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.

Is a 270 a necked down 30-06?

270 is often described as a necked down version of the . 30-06. As far as bullet weights go with the . 270, most ammunition is going to fall between 120-160gr.

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.

How hard does a 270 kick?

A . 270 Winchester with a 140-grain bullet traveling at 3,000 fps generates 17.1 pounds of recoil using an 8-pound rifle.