The 6.5 Creedmoor took America's attention by storm, but it's been a while since its introduction. Love it or hate it they make more match ammo great bullets and cases for a Creed than anything else. But I imagine some manufacturer is getting antsy to come out with something new. But I am uncertain as to whether the current scramble to make guns and components to keep up with demand will stifle a new introduction. But sooner or later some maker of rifles will want a bigger piece of the pie. What will be the new latest and greatest rifle cartridge to be introduced? Will it be another Hornaday offering or will someone else come up with it?
What's the next greatest rifle chambering?
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Infrequent Shooter
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urbanrifleman
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Whatever the military adopts to replace 556.
Rubberduckie
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My dream is something that makes old cartridges cool again and good brass available for 6 rem/257 bob/7×57.
It is way past time to bring back the Newton cartridges. I honestly thought Ruger would have done this fifty years ago. They are a perfect fit for the 77 action. I'm barreling a Kimber in 256 for myself. It should be a perfect match.
The 30 Newton was the PRC, 110 years ahead of its time. WH
The 30 Newton was the PRC, 110 years ahead of its time. WH
it's all marketing nothing is really new .
The 6.5Creedmoor is one fine cartridge and has been around way longer than some believe. It is a well balance round for hunting and/or long range target shooting with a good and proper bullet.
But with a answer to your original question, what new will be forth coming, that depends on a company or person developing or reworking a cartridge case that they believe will take the market by storm or a least attempt to do so. Just wait and watch for the ads and hype.
But with a answer to your original question, what new will be forth coming, that depends on a company or person developing or reworking a cartridge case that they believe will take the market by storm or a least attempt to do so. Just wait and watch for the ads and hype.
nakneker
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There’s been an onslaught of new cartridges the past few years, seems like just about every caliber has multiple new cartridges being constantly introduced. The reality is there are plenty of existing cartridges to cover just about any need a guy can dream up, some newer and some decades old if not older. The most recent seem to be catering much more to the Reloader allowing a guy to be able to seat high BC bullets and have the OAL be able to fit in whatever bottom metal you want.
Do we need more new cartridges, we definitely don’t need more but it is fun to get new cartridges and watch them get tweaked by the wildcatters which just gives all us more brass options, more excuses for another build and more fun if your into the new stuff. If you’re perfectly happy with the older stuff that’s fine too.
As far as what’s the next new great cartridge to come on the scene is gonna be, I have no idea. Hornady has had the most success with the new stuff which translates to they know how to launch and market new cartridges better than anyone. There’s been quite a few good ones that had a short shelf life due to poor marketing or next to no marketing, Saum and 260 REM come to mind even though the Saum has clawed its way back, it certainly has a loyal fan club.
Is a 6.5 creed superior to a 6.5x55, not in my opinion but it’s more about want than need. Its all good fun!
Do we need more new cartridges, we definitely don’t need more but it is fun to get new cartridges and watch them get tweaked by the wildcatters which just gives all us more brass options, more excuses for another build and more fun if your into the new stuff. If you’re perfectly happy with the older stuff that’s fine too.
As far as what’s the next new great cartridge to come on the scene is gonna be, I have no idea. Hornady has had the most success with the new stuff which translates to they know how to launch and market new cartridges better than anyone. There’s been quite a few good ones that had a short shelf life due to poor marketing or next to no marketing, Saum and 260 REM come to mind even though the Saum has clawed its way back, it certainly has a loyal fan club.
Is a 6.5 creed superior to a 6.5x55, not in my opinion but it’s more about want than need. Its all good fun!
farmerjohn
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Hey Fellers, I think you are going to see some straight walled cartridges come out or back to life. This "traditional" cartridge deer season has wiped out the muzzle loaders in Arkansas. I would have never believed the amount of people just around here that are all excited about buying a new deer rifle that they can use during muzzle loader season. Lever rifles are showing up all around here. I'm just happy that I can use my old original Allin conversion 50-70 1863 Springfield trap door carbine.... John
Coyotefurharvester
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It will have to happen quick, 2030 is not far into the future.
divingin
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They seem to be pushing for that. I'm seeing quite a few showing up. 350/400 Legend, Bushmaster, 45-70/90/120; I realize a lot aren't new, but I'm seeing a lot more of these than I did before.
Ditto with the PRC chamberings, and the various re-necks of the Creedmoors.
Didn't the Army select the 6.8SPC as the new direction they're going? Or was that a(nother) flash in the pan?
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