Quote Originally Posted by Robinhood View Post
Some might be shocked at the downrange energy of a 6.5 creedmoor compared to a 308 winchester.
Not sure if that was directed at me or not.........

We need to define "downrange". At "normal" hunting ranges, (in very broad general terms) say less than 400 yds, energy wise its pretty much a wash. With the 308 having a lot larger selection of ammo to choose from. You need to get really "downrange" to start to take advantage of the 6.5's BC, further than most people should probably be shooting at live/moving targets. For the reocrd, I've drank the kool-aid and have 3 6.5's and those wont be the last I'm sure.

If your just going to hunt deer with it, get a 6.5CM and call it good. Throw in the possibility/desire to elk hunt with it, the 308 seems like the better, more pragmatic choice. IMO & YMMV!