25-06 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 Winchester: Which One Should You Use?
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The .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .270 Winchester are all relatively flat shooting cartridges that are good choices for hunting a variety of big game. While each of the three cartridges offer certain benefits to hunters, there are a lot of misunderstandings regarding their capabilities and it’s incredibly easy to get confused when trying to understand their true strengths and weaknesses.
Here’s what you need to know about these three cartridges when it comes to picking the right one for a big game hunt.
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What We Covered
1) History of the .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .270 Winchester cartridges
2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy
3) Compare ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge
4) Detailed recommendations on which cartridge is best for hunting various big game species under different conditions
Show Resources
1) 25-06 vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270: The Results Might Surprise You? – Blog article referenced in podcast
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