6.5 creedmore

[MRP2003]

Thinking of getting an AR-10. Opinions on 308 or 6.5 Creedmore???

 

[indyjohn]

If you really expect to do precision shooting beyond 700 yds. then Creedmoor would be my recommendation. (Not withstanding the inherent challenges of precision shooting with a gas gun).

 

[AndreusMaximus]

6.5 has a slight advantage in ballistics past 500 yards or so.

308 has a major advantage in selection and availability of ammo/components.

Other than that there's not a whole lot of difference between them.

I would imagine with an AR-10, precision shooting at very long ranges isn't going to be your primary goal, so I would think 308 would be the way to go.

 

[ACC]

On an AR-10 I would go .308

On a bolt gun, 6.5

 

[DadSmith]

If I was young and did not have 30+ years invested in 308 I'd go with the 6.5 Creedmoor.
If you are already invested in 308 stay with it. Their isn't much difference until 700+ yards accuracy wise.
If it's for hunting 308 will be the better of the two with shots out to 400yds. 6.5 Creedmoor takes over around 500yds.

 

[MRP2003]

Update. Went with the 308. Thanks for everyone’s input