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I think most shooters agree that the .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor are both fantastic cartridges for competition shooting. While the .308 Winchester has been around for a long time and also has a well-deserved reputation as an effective cartridge for hunting a variety of game, many hunters are skeptical of the capabilities of the comparatively new 6.5 Creedmoor as a hunting cartridge.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of marketing hype as well as a few genuine misunderstandings regarding the capabilities of the 6.5 Creedmoor that complicate this discussion. For that reason, it’s easy to understand how many hunters get confused about the strengths and weaknesses of the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .308 Winchester.
Here’s what you need to know about these fantastic short action centerfire rifle cartridges when it comes to picking the right one for a big game hunt.
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Resources
6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Winchester Debate Settled – Article referenced in podcast
6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor – Article referenced in podcast
