Delivering world-class performance in a factory-loaded cartridge.
Developed in 2007 after a casual conversation at the National Matches at Camp Perry, the 6.5 Creedmoor has become the world's most popular modern cartridge. From prairie dogs, to coyotes, deer and even elk, its versatility is legendary. This high-performance, match-accurate round features an excellent cartridge-to-chamber relationship and shoots well in all guns, regardless of price. Shooters worldwide can't get enough of the 6.5 Creedmoor - and we're pretty proud of it, too!
What others are saying about the 6.5 Creedmoor
Bottom line for hunters: A 6.5 Creedmoor can take the same game as .308 and do it just as well as .308 at close ranges. But past a couple hundred yards, there’s simply no contest; 6.5 flat-out dominates.”
— Jeremy S The Truth About Guns
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The 6.5 Creedmoor shoots flatter, hits harder, does not drift as much and kicks less. And that, my long-range-shooting nerds, is kind of a big deal.”
— Richard Mann NRA Shooting Illustrated
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When it comes to hitting small targets waaay out there — think teacup five football fields away — the 6.5 Creedmoor is the new master.”
— Bryce M. Towsley Range365
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The 6.5 Creedmoor continues to prove itself competitively match in and out. It keeps putting meat on the table one deer, elk and antelope season after another. And the almost-cheating ballistics excel no matter if a shooter is aiming a country mile or typical hunting ranges.”
— Elwood Shelton Gun Digest
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Based on the ballistics alone, there’s no denying that the 6.5 Creedmoor is more efficient at long-range shooting than the .308. … It makes a much better long-range precision cartridge than the .308 does.”
— Joel Wise Precision Rifle Network
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We’re absolutely going to see the day where we switch from .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor. … Hornady’s still leading the charge on 6.5 Creedmoor.”
— Clay Martin Guns America Digest
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