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I like the look of the 6.5-284, but in the real world of every day hunting is there any real difference between it and a 6.5x55. I am not interested in 400 / 600 or 1,000 yard performance, but an accurate rifle for deer that can reach out to 200 poss 250 yards. I am wanting a low recoil with a bit more thump than a 243.

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NO --for the application you describe..shooting deer at 200 yds--no difference ..the 6.5x55 is a great round...

My post was showing the great combo of BC and SD of the 6.5 bullet..and why it has taken off like it has for shooting competition matches at the longer ranges..

Will it prove to be a fad?? I don't think so..people have been shooting the 6.5 caliber in other parts for the world for a very long time..it has finally really taken hold here in the US in the past 10-15 years and now with the 6.5 CR being chambered by so many different rifle manufacturers, it will probably stick for the foreseeable future..IMHO

Ripp

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Edited by Ripp (04/09/17 01:38 AM)

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