As a new reloader and long range shooter (PRS style is what interest me) I read this forum as much as I can to pick up tips because the guy who took me under his wing got real busy with work so I’m on my own. I bought a RPR brand new awhile back for $950. The advice given to me was basically don’t worry about a expensive rifle, (because I’m not made of money) spend the money on good glass and I can always upgrade the barrel to a Krieger or whatever else later on. As well as swap specific parts out. So I did just that and got a NF ATACR F1. I read a couple threads on here where guys bash the 6.5 CM. I get it that some guys are joking and quiet a few posts are admittedly hilarious. But some guys legitimately hate it. My question is why? I’m not a fanboy of any company or certain caliber I just got what I could afford so I could get shooting as quick as possible. Thanks in advance for the input.
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Ignore the bashing of the Creedmoor cartridge. It is a fine cartridge for your purpose and can serve you well. The RPR is also a good rifle. I have one and it shot fairly well with the factory barrel; it shot a bit better with the two different barrels I have had on it since. The advantage of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge is the availability of very good match ammunition for those that choose not to reload. I have won some 6ooyd matches shooting prone on F-class targets with that RPR and earned a Mid range High Masters classification in the process. I consider your rifle a very good entry level rig that will likely take a while for you to significantly improve your scores with a better (custom) rig. Buying a RPR is what lured me from a hunter/casual target shooter into a lost cause F-class junkie. Enter at your own peril
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All kidding aside (MOST of us ARE kidding!), the Creedmoor is a fine cartridge. Well-balanced, easy to load for and supported like few other chamberings in the industry. As rardoin mentioned, very good quality factory ammo for just about any purpose is readily available. A very good choice.
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joshb
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My favorite quote from that movie is "Either do, or do not. There is no "try". So with that thought Jalen, you done good! Shoot that gun and enjoy. It's a good cartridge. The "haters" mostly hate hype, braggarts, know it alls and newbies that think they're "cool" because of what cartridge they shoot.
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[QUOTE="joshb, post: 37201447, member: 1293079"The "haters" mostly hate hype, braggarts, know it alls and newbies that think they're "cool" because of what cartridge they shoot.[/QUOTE]
Yep....by the way, I have a few " I (heart) 6.5 Creedmoor " stickers hanging around and I can send you one. I am fresh out of patches though...
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Any cartridge that can entice new shooters into the competitive shooting sports is alright by me regardless of any hype or any 'cartridge envy' scoffers.
Bring on more popcorn
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[/QUOTE]Yep....by the way, I have a few " I (heart) 6.5 Creedmoor " stickers hanging around and I can send you one. I am fresh out of patches though...
. Any cartridge that can entice new shooters into the competitive shooting sports is alright by me regardless of any hype or any 'cartridge envy' scoffers
.Bring on more popcorn
.RustyMetal
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When you're on top of the mountain, every body shoots at you.
Sure why not, I’ll slap it on the truck maybe someone will get a kick outta it or maybe get a case of road rage..Well Josh, I was offering Jalen, the OP but you can have one too if you can slander the 6.5 x47L
1000 Yards? I didn't think CM fans took a shot unless it was over 1200. Ringo is right, it is a fine cartridge. The haters came about from the exaggeration of what it could really do. There are a lot of 1K cartridges, 6.5 Creed is one. It will serve you well.
joshb
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I wouldn't dare do that! I own 2, soon to be three. How 'bout I bash the BRA? Seems to be quite the new "cult" cartridge.Well Josh, I was offering Jalen, the OP but you can have one too if you can slander the 6.5 x47L
I don't own one but I remember back in the 60's and 70's, the girls went crazy and burned a lot of them.
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