Why choose 308?

[rmkey]

I don’t know a lot but the 6.5 has greater sectional density and likely great performance on game. But then I am just a target shooter. I have three 6.5s and one 308. On the other hand 308 ammo is available everywhere.


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[Stumpkiller]

I don’t know a lot but the 6.5 has greater sectional density and likely great performance on game. But then I am just a target shooter. I have three 6.5s and one 308. On the other hand 308 ammo is available everywhere.

As a target shooter you might appreciate that .264" bullets have relatively less wind drift vs. the .308. Sometimes about half as much.

The 6.5CM will last because it fits well in a AR platform and has a lot of factory fodder available. But in a short bolt action rifle the .260 Rem is still a good alternative for a reloader (who doesn't want to search for brass after every shot).

Happily - they're both good!