Bolt face the same 6.5 creedmoor / .308

[1911man]

I am going to have a 6.5 CM built and was wonder, are the bolt faces the same? I was thinking about buying a 308 then just switch the barrel with no altering the bolt. What say any gunsmiths out there.

[FLIGHT762]

Yes, they're the same.

[1911man]

6.5

Thanks.

[Twystd1]

You will LOVE the Creedmore.

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[khw9mm]

Might as well true the action while you're at it.

[xrMike]

You will LOVE the Creedmore.

How come?

How does the Creedmore compare to the 6.5 Grendel?

I'm just looking for a general summary here. I will do the research on details. Thanks.

[Kiba]

How come?

How does the Creedmore compare to the 6.5 Grendel?

I'm just looking for a general summary here. I will do the research on details. Thanks.

Run the numbers and see for yourself....

6.5 Grendel: 123gr Amax (.510 BC) @ 2600 FPS

6.5 Creedmoor: 140 Amax (.585 BC) @ 2750FPS

In terms of just ballistic performance the 6 Creedmoor is better still... 115 DTACs (.585 BC) @ 2975 FPS. The 6 Creedmoor gives up some barrel life compared to the 6.5 Creedmoor but for competition or long range hunting use the 6 Creedmoor is an excellent round. The 6 Creedmoor also feeds and functions extremely well in AR-10 pattern rifles-- about 7.3 mils of drop to 1000Y out of a gas gun is nothing to sneeze at!

I have a pair of 6.5 Creedmoor rifles right now and really like them-- but when I shoot the barrels out I'll probably switch to 6 Creedmoor.