Either are great choices. Don't discard the 6.5-47 either. It's as good as the other two. Personally since you reload, the .260 gets my vote. It offers the best performance of the others and is plenty for many big game animals if not most. Good luck deciding. It's truly a coin flipHey guys I'm looking for thoughts and advise based off experience for a clambering geared towards deer for my wife. I'm just about ready to start compiling components yet I don't even have my starting point. I'm considering the 260 rem or 6.5creedmoor. I have my no experience with either cartridge. I am a avid handloader so once components are purchased ammo won't be an issue. I'm leaning toward the creed because brass seems to be everywhere right now. I cant see recoil mattering much between the 2, or am I wrong? I'm also thinking about a 8twist.