Ruger Precision Rifle.... 6.5 Creedmoor or .308?

[Krtismo]

Can't quite decide.

I plan on shooting suppressed most of the time.

http://www.ruger.com/micros/rpr/models.html

.308

+More common ammo
+Shorter barrel (20" vs 24")
+More subsonic ammo available


6.5 Creedmoor

+More accurate
+Less recoil
+Match ammo is actually cheaper than .308

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[Liberty]

.308 has a trajectory like a rainbow at distance. That being said, how many people in the Eastern part of the US shoot over 400 yards? I am a 7mm-08, and 30--06 guy. I do own a .308, but am not emotionally attached. What is the rifle's intended purpose?

 

[Krtismo]

.308 has a trajectory like a rainbow at distance. That being said, how many people in the Eastern part of the US shoot over 400 yards? I am a 7mm-08, and 30--06 guy. I do own a .308, but am not emotionally attached. What is the rifle's intended purpose?

No specific plans besides range time fun.

 

[Liberty]

Well I have a load for subsonic .308 that is about 25c each to shoot. Pm me if you go that route.

 

[boss_hawg]

I like 308 for the wider range of ammo available. The 6.5 is a badass but sucks if you're too broke to feed it.

 

[dial1911]

While the 6.5 does have it's place, it is generally only preferable to .308 at 1,000 yards and over. Well, probably about 800 and over.

It's tough to keep .308 supersonic over about 800 yards. Once a projectile crosses the super/sub sonic line it becomes unstable because the shock wave catches up to the bullet.

If you are shooting subsoinc or suppressed most of the time, don't bother the the 6.5 Creedmore.

 

[qodeBebop]

If you don't reload then go 6.5. The hornady ammo is awesome.
6.5 isn't more accurate than .308 just better ballistically. Unless you're shooting further than 700-800 yards regularly it doesn't make much difference.

I wouldn't part with my .308 but my 6.5 is growing on me.

 

[Mac11FA]

Depends on your application. People before me have already pointed out the ballistic and cost differences. Just also look at availability over the next 10 years if you do not roll your own!

 

[JMUshotgunner]

308. easier to suppress. more common and readily available ammo.

 

[PewPewPewCo]

It's a target rifle, not a hunting rifle.

So unless you plan to shoot in 308 only matches or just love 308, then the 6.5 will serve you better.

Me? I just love 308

 

[qodeBebop]

308. easier to suppress. more common and readily available ammo.

It takes the same amount of effort to screw on a suppressor to either caliber.

 

[Hayata]

Subscribed.

 

[SafeCracka]

You wanna borrow da GAP?

 

[Krtismo]

You're welcome to drop it off at my house anytime.

 

[dougiemac]

I'm a .308 guy. btw, let me know if you find a deal on the Ruger Precision.

 

[Liberty]

I'm a .308 guy. btw, let me know if you find a deal on the Ruger Precision.

If I didn't have so much .308 brass, I would go 30-06 for my .30 cal needs. Everything else would be 7mm or .22 cal.

 

[SafeCracka]

You're welcome to drop it off at my house anytime.

Should I just leave it on the porch? LMAO

 

[Evil 1]

Tree O 8 ,alot of good points have already been made.