H2H 6.5 Creedmoor Vs 6.5X55 Swedish Lead

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish

Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5x55 Swedish

While there may be a shine on some of the modern releases in the 6.5mm bore diameter, the 6.5x55 Swedish still makes a sound choice for the practical hunter due to its combination of terminal ballistics, flat trajectory and minimal recoil.

Top 5 Underrated Deer Cartridges

Let’s take a look at the top five underrated deer cartridges; designs that work extremely well but just don’t get the recognition they should.

Review: Sako Model 85 Bavarian

The Sako 85 Bavarian is a fine, accurate rifle made for people who want a gun capable of hunting as much as they do.

5 Rifle Cartridges That Need to Make a Comeback

Here are a handful of cartridges that have fallen out of favor with the general hunting public, but still worthy of your time afield.

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