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.
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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.
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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