6.5 creedmoor or 7mm08

Elkhunter332 · Apr 19, 2018

Looking for either a 6.5 creedmoor or possibly a 7mm08 for my daughter...if anybody has any thoughts on these 2 rifles please share ...thank you in advance

BigDaddyL · Apr 19, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Apr-19-18 AT 07:55AM (MST)[p]More information is really needed to specify what would be best in my opinion. How old is you daughter? What are you going to use the weapon for? Etc..

I bought a 7mm-08 for my boys when they were younger. It has been a good gun, but they quickly outgrew it. I wished I had gone with a bigger gun, installed a youth stock, and just managed the ammo used to limit the amount of recoil.

The 7mm-08 is pushing the limit on Big-game in my opinion at 500yds with quality ammunition. Probably better to stay under 300yds. The 6.5 creedmoor is pushing the limit at about 425yds, and also should probably stay under 300yds. Saying this, it also depends on the ammo/bullet used, the game you are going after, and the ability of the shooter. In my opinion, the 7mm/.280 is the best size for most hunting in the US. It is big enough for elk but yet small enough for pronghorn/whitetail. I just prefer the word magnum to follow the 7mm.

Finally, you could always install a muzzle break to reduce the recoil on a larger caliber if you decide to go that route.

Good Luck!!!

JACOB2006 · Apr 19, 2018

My son has the 6.5. Last year he killed an oryx,cow elk and a deer. That rifle is dirty. You will love it. My wife also drew her oil oryx and killed it at 487 yards.

BUGLEnmIN · Apr 19, 2018

I'm assuming big daddyl is a military man? Does know exactly what he's talking about. I'd buy a .270-.280 depending on the age of your daughter.
I will ask though are you and your family hunters, or shooters?
I have a 7mm08 that is 3/3 on bull elk my wife loves it. I doubt your daughter will be taking pokes out to 4-500 ? It is an efficient rifle inside effective ranges. As is the CreedMoore

Bolt Tripper · Apr 19, 2018

>My son has the 6.5. Last
>year he killed an oryx,cow
>elk and a deer. That
>rifle is dirty. You will
>love it. My wife also
>drew her oil oryx and
>killed it at 487 yards.
>

+1 - the 6.5 is a killer

outdoorsdude · Apr 19, 2018

I have seen both used on Elk, between the two-- 7mm-08 has the edge. Look how Norma loads it out to 156gr..

Elkhunter332 · Apr 19, 2018

She's 11 but a rather tough 11.I don't see her taking any 500 yard shots at this point ..she drew off range oryx this year ...she killed a cow last year with a 243 but needs something bigger now just don't know if she needs something bigger like big Daddy has suggested or if these 2 would would work I do understand it's more shot placement than anything ...I was leaning towards the 7mm08 but kinda wanting more info on both before I make a decision I know the 6.5 seems to have more ammo readily available ...thanks for the help guys

BUGLEnmIN · Apr 19, 2018

>She's 11 but a rather tough
>11.I don't see her taking
>any 500 yard shots at
>this point ..she
>drew off range oryx
>this year ...she killed a
>cow last year with a
>243 but needs something bigger
>now just don't know if
>she needs something bigger like
>big Daddy has suggested or
>if these 2 would would
>work I do understand it's
>more shot placement than anything
>...I was leaning towards the
>7mm08 but kinda wanting more
>info on both before I
>make a decision I know
>the 6.5 seems to have
>more ammo readily available ...thanks
>for the help guys

IMO the 6.5 is more accurate.

BigDaddyL · Apr 19, 2018

You assume correctly BUGLEnmIN, lol! Not sure about the knows what I am talking about, just giving my experience and opinion. lol

OCHO · Apr 19, 2018

6.5x284 Norma!

SLM · Apr 19, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Apr-20-18 AT 06:40AM (MST)[p]I definitely would not put a brake on a rifle for a kid. Muzzle blast bothers most kids as much or more than recoil. Both cartridges are great for a beginner shooter IMO. Bullets matter more than headstamps.

nmyotebuster · Apr 20, 2018

A little biased, but I shoot a 6.5CM and LOVE it. My use is more for PRS matches, but the round is supersonic out to ~1315 yds in the Hornady 143gr ELDX.

I personally have not hunted with my Savage Stealth as it's a heavy rifle, but i know of elk, deer, antelope, and feral hog all taken with the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 as far as 800 yds ( by guys who shoot ALOT, i wouldn't suggest your daughter shoot that far, but it can be done ).

Whatever your choice, congratulations on your daughter's tag, and good luck to her!!!!!

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nmyotebuster · Apr 20, 2018

Ballistic info

The site isn't letting me upload so here is a link to the pic.

https://imgur.com/a/sf8SpZ8

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hunt1 · Apr 20, 2018

You can get a Savage Long Range 6.5 CM off grabagun for $599...and I can tell you that rifle is the most accurate rifle out of the box and already has a muzzlebrake. Shooting hornady 143 gr has almost no kick, but it might be a little heavy.

NMPaul · Apr 20, 2018

This is only meant in fun. Absolutely not trying to make anyone mad. Funny meme and been waiting for a chance to post it.

redwoood · Apr 20, 2018

I vote creedmoor. I own 2(did own 3 but having one rebarreled to 6.5 prc) one of which I bought for my wife. Great caliber with very little recoil. There are so many quality factory ammo offerings it is crazy. The hornady 140 eldm are great on deer and antelope.
I've never owned a 7mm08 but I have never owned a caliber that is less picky about ammo than a 6.5 creedmoor.
I would second the savage recommendation as well.

goforbroke · Apr 20, 2018

I disagree with Bigdaddy. I would never buy a magnum anything for my kids. I have a 7mm-08 (cut down stock for when they are 10) and 2 - 6.5 creeds. Due to ballistic efficiency, I would purchase the 6.5 over the 7mm-08.

With the 143 grain eld-x -using 1000 lbs of energy for elk you can go to 600 yards and at 800 yards you still have 800 ft/lbs of energy which is enough for deer and antelope and it is fun to shoot. I agree, at 14 my boys can shoot a magnum rifle, but my 16 y.o. daughter much prefers the non magnum guns.

Good luck with your decision.

Elkhunter332 · Apr 20, 2018

Thanks guys a ton of good info I appreciate all the help ....I think I'm leaning towards getting the 6.5 .....been looking around and have found some decent deals out there ....anybody else have any good reviews on the savage ??

hntbambi · Apr 21, 2018

Either are great cartridges and will kill anything in this state with no issues when the bullet is put in the right place. For the comments of my kids outgrew that round, I have to throw the BS flag. Their (and probably the parent's) ego probably outgrew the gun but not their ability. I have been hunting for many decades and find the 7-08 and 6.5CM very effective and are definitely up to the task. I am building a light weight elk gun and it will be chambered for 7-08. Why? It has the best ballistics for a 600 yard gun in short action. Feed it some 180 gr bullets and it will do the deed as long as the driver can point it properly.

Reuben_Soady · Apr 23, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Apr-23-18 AT 11:39AM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Apr-23-18 AT 11:32?AM (MST)

Whatever cartrige you choose...My boy and I have been very happy with his Tikka T3 compact. The Browning X-Bolt Micro Midas and the Winchester M70 ultra-lite youth were more expensive. The Mossberg seemed like a plastic toy, the Savage Axix SP youth didn't seem like a $170 step up from the Rascal, and I don't have notes on why I didn't like the Weatherby V2youth. I like the value of the T3.

I've tried to keep it light by installing a 9.9oz scope (Leupold 2-7x33 VX-I). Could have got that down to 8.2 oz for another $150. The bipod is comming off this year and we've even reduced the weight of the sling.

He's consistently hitting the dinner plate at 350 yards, off a sandbag (90gr Bergers from a 243 cal), but I don't make him run windsprints before trying...

I think the "kid outgrew the gun" comment above refers more to the size of the stock LOP, than the umph of the cartrige. But yea, no muzzle brake or heavy bench gun for my kid. He'd got to carry it.

outdoorsdude · Apr 26, 2018

>6.5x284 Norma!

Now your talking, OCHO!

Bowdeadly · Apr 26, 2018

Another great choice is the 270 WSM . I love that rifle. My wife killed her 2 elk with it and I killed an Oryx bull all with one shot each.

BUGLEnmIN · Apr 26, 2018

>Another great choice is the 270
>WSM . I love that
>rifle. My wife killed her
>2 elk with it and
>I killed an Oryx bull
>all with one shot each.
>

That's a cannon brother! If she she can handle that that would be the one for sure! Backed with a 140 grain Federal premium trophy bonded tip! OHHHHYAAA

Bowdeadly · Apr 27, 2018

It's not all that bad, I put a muzzle brake on it just so my daughter and wife can shoot it with no problem. 140 grain accubonds on the elk and I believe I used Nosler partitions on my Oryx.

smokey172 · Apr 27, 2018

question,, I don't have either of the rifles but I have a .260 Remington. I am hoping to have my son hunt the youth encouragement hunt for elk and possibly a population management hunt for Oryx on WSMR. We will find out in may if he gets that hunt. I see that your daughter killed an oryx with the 6.5 creed. Since the .260 and 6.5 are very similar I feel that maybe he could use this rifle for both of those hunts. What bullet were you using? I have some barnes 127 grain ELD-X bullets loaded up. Do you think those would be good for elk and oryx? My rifle has a 1-9 twist so 140 grainers don't shoot well so I am limited to 130 grain bullets and below.

Thanks fellas

Gator · Apr 27, 2018

Suppressor is a bad deal for a small frame kid.

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Ropinfool · Apr 27, 2018

why don't you get a .243, .270, .308, or 30-06? ammo is cheaper and you can find it anywhere. these odd ball calibers are expensive to shoot and aren't any better.

cbat · Apr 27, 2018

6.5 ammo is a whole lot easier to find than 7mm08 in most out of the way places. I shoot a 6.5 x 284 Winchester not Norma. Have to handload for it. For elk and oryx and the like it is my 7mm stw that I go to.

vinihunt · Apr 27, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID57/95.html

my 2 boys love using 7mm08, they killed deer, elk, antelope, oryx and predators..

I never shoot 6.5 creedmoor..will like to try..

Good Luck

Muleman · Apr 27, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Apr-27-18 AT 06:41PM (MST)[p]Can?t go wrong with either. I like the 6.5 better. My family has shot a bunch of game with 6.5s they work great from coyotes to elk.

Creedmore has become popular enough to find ammo just about anywhere. Great cartridge.

I put muzzle breaks on everything. They work great for teaching a kid to shoot correctly.