RPR in 308 or 6.5

[traveler1952]

I would like to here from you all on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Looking at getting a Ruger Precision rifle in one or the other.

Thanks
Bill
Stuck in Calif. for now.

[JamesY]

http://www.sniperforums.com/forum/rifles/53545-6-5-creedmoor-vs-308-a.html#/topics/53545?page=1&_k=p9uo7k

[etwinam]

They are almost the same inside 500 meters but the 6.5 Creedmoor is far superior at 1,000 and beyond.

[tmuller]

They are almost the same inside 500 meters but the 6.5 Creedmoor is far superior at 1,000 and beyond.

^^This^^

Do you reload?

[traveler1952]

Yes I reload,
Now all I have to do is find one dam

[tmuller]

Ya if you reload go 6mm friggin lazer

[Ryridesmotox]

I'm having the same dilemma with my selection for my Savage Stealth. I'm going .308 at first. Easy to find ammo and relatively cheap to practice with. The bolt for the .308 has compatibility with a ton of cartridges based on the same diameter bolt. The rpr has a barrel but setup too. So you can go 6.5creed, 243, 7mm-08, 6.5Lapua, 6mm creedmoor, 6mm lapua, 6.5/284 (mileage will vary in a short action with this), and a bunch more.

Personally I'll get the .308 and then get a 6.5creed or a 7mm-08 barrel later on. Both are easy to use and are based on the .308 case anyways.

[RookieShooter]

Buy once and be happy forever ... Go with the 6.5 Creedmoor.

[NorCalFocus]

Just some thoughts for everyone...while the 6.5CM is beloved by most everyone, the .308 does hold some advantages.

1. While the 6.5 is cheating the wind, its also cheating you learning how to read the wind. The .308 will teach a newer shooter more about learning to read wind. If you really want to learn and not just have a fun toy, consider this.

2. The heavier recoil of the .308 will force you to be learn better recoil management. If you think you'll want to go larger and heavier in recoil later on, then the .308 will teach you more.

3. Loading versitility. You can load from a 110 grain bullet all the way up to a .208 grain. Yes there is a sweet spot there at the 168-180 range, but the amount of bullets and powders out there for the .308 far out numbers the 6.5 choices.

So really what do you want to achieve with this rifle. If your just looking for a fun range toy, then sure 6.5 will be great. But if you want a learning tool to train on for the next gun, consider .308.

[dscoduc]

Just some thoughts for everyone...while the 6.5CM is beloved by most everyone, the .308 does hold some advantages.

1. While the 6.5 is cheating the wind, its also cheating you learning how to read the wind. The .308 will teach a newer shooter more about learning to read wind. If you really want to learn and not just have a fun toy, consider this.

I recently heard this one and I thought it was hilarious... Like me saying riding a bike with tires with air and an inner tube cheats those who like "to feel the road" with rimless tires... ha ha ha...

It's not just out past 1000 yards that 6.5CM has an advantage... In a recent class where I was shooting .308 and my buddy was shooting 6.5CM the wind played a significant difference to the our adjustments even at 300 yards...

Factory ammo prices just aren't that much different these days between the two calibers and the same with reloading costs. The less recoil of the 6.5CM allows you to have a better chance to see the bullet impact that with the .308.

If I was buying new I would be buying 6.5CM.

[NorCalFocus]

I recently heard this one and I thought it was hilarious... Like me saying riding a bike with tires with air and an inner tube cheats those who like "to feel the road" with rimless tires... ha ha ha...

Thats not a very well thought out analogy. Just because you don't believe it, doesn't make it false. Do you also disbelieve that rifle fundamentals can't be taught on a .22lr? Because I've heard people laugh at that one too.

It's not just out past 1000 yards that 6.5CM has an advantage... In a recent class where I was shooting .308 and my buddy was shooting 6.5CM the wind played a significant difference to the our adjustments even at 300 yards...

That is absolutely true. Thats why .308 can be used to learn to read wind easier than the 6.5 or 6mm rounds. Not everyone has access to 1000 yard line every time they go out and shoot. If someone doesn't have regular access to 500+ yards, they can certainly learn to read wind with a .308 at shorter distances.

Factory ammo prices just aren't that much different these days between the two calibers and the same with reloading costs.

Absolutely. I wouldn't pick one over the other due to cost.

The less recoil of the 6.5CM allows you to have a better chance to see the bullet impact that with the .308.

Muzzle breaks also help with this.


I never said that .308 is better than 6.5. I simply said think about your goals and what you hope to achieve with the rifle. Then pick the one that best suits your needs. Unlike all the other post here and everywhere else on the internet jumping on the latest and greatest bandwagon with no reasoning behind it.

[usmcchet9296]

My plan is to get a RPR in .308 since I already have a Remmy in .308 and load .308 than when I get to the point I out-shoot the gun or want to go longer than 800 ill get a 6.5 barrel and swap it out. Thats the nice thing about the RPR is you can switch calibers

[traveler1952]

Thanks for all the info.
So now the hunt begins.

[Strykeback]

I've been on the same fence but this will be my first bolt gun. You bring up a great point about learning so I'm thinking a lighter hunter setup in 308 to learn and then down the road a heavier 6.5 bench gun.

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[Horrendo Revolver]

Just some thoughts for everyone...while the 6.5CM is beloved by most everyone, the .308 does hold some advantages.

1. While the 6.5 is cheating the wind, its also cheating you learning how to read the wind. The .308 will teach a newer shooter more about learning to read wind. If you really want to learn and not just have a fun toy, consider this.

2. The heavier recoil of the .308 will force you to be learn better recoil management. If you think you'll want to go larger and heavier in recoil later on, then the .308 will teach you more.

3. Loading versitility. You can load from a 110 grain bullet all the way up to a .208 grain. Yes there is a sweet spot there at the 168-180 range, but the amount of bullets and powders out there for the .308 far out numbers the 6.5 choices.

So really what do you want to achieve with this rifle. If your just looking for a fun range toy, then sure 6.5 will be great. But if you want a learning tool to train on for the next gun, consider .308.

To me points one and two are reasons to get a 6.5 Creedmoor.