Anyone shoot one ? How does it compare to 6.5 creedmoor. Thinking of getting a match barrel in it.

Thanks,

Mike

It has more capacity / velocity than the Creed. The 6.5 PRC replicates the performance of the 6.5/284. Approx 3000 fps with a 140gn bullet.

I had one in a match rifle when Lapua first released brass in the 2000s. Shot very well for me, including a national record that stood for several years.

Its quite pleasant to shoot, and would be a very effective hunting cartridge for anything you would be comfortable hunting with a heavier bullet 6.5.

It does make a great hunting rifle. The biggest difference with the Creed is the 6.5-284 Norma is long action. There is also cost. The Creed brass can be found much cheaper as well as less expensive loaded ammo with a much better selection. They will both work the same on game. As stated it is maybe closer to the newer 6.5 PRC which will out run the 284 case by 100 to 150 FPS. All three are VERY easy to load for.

The 6.5-284 ruled F Class for about three decades. Seems the 6.5 Creedmooor is becoming more popular as a competitive cartridge, but on the range and in the field one would have to be splitting hairs to determine which of the three 6.5's are "better".

Best to try all three and then decide.

I have a few 6.5 cm and they are super accurate. I like that I can buy cheap match factory ammo.

I have a silencerco omega suppressor with m 18x1 thread. I want to get a match barrel

My choices are

6xc
6.5x47 Lapua
6.5x55
6.5x284 Norma
308 win
300 win mag

I spoke to silencerco and they said don’t use the omega on my 300 Norma mag.

My 6.5 cm suppressed r8 match barrel with minox zp5



318 yards.

I want to get another barrel/caliber that uses the omega suppressor.

I am thinking 6.5x284 but if it is too close to 6.5 cm I may get a match barrel n 300 win mag but I have the 300 Norma mag in match that is awesome but I can’t shoot suppressor. I also have a threaded non match 308.

Why I was leaning towards 6.5x284.

Mike

Unless you plan on competitive long range shooting, all the aforementioned cartridges are more than capable of punching holes in disposable dinnerware at 300 yards.

You can't go wrong with any or all, so there is no right or wrong answer. But personally the 6.5-284 is the choice especially if you start shooting past 300 yards.

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Originally posted by Beretta682E:
Anyone shoot one ? How does it compare to 6.5 creedmoor. Thinking of getting a match barrel in it.

Thanks,

Mike

Lots of variations of brass dies & chambers in the 6.5 X 284 make sure they all match or you will regret it.

Went to the 6.5 Creedmoor and no issues in 7 different rifles.

There is a 6BR for sale in Classifieds...

It's ideal in an intermediate length Mauser action.

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Originally posted by kk alaska:

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Originally posted by Beretta682E:
Anyone shoot one ? How does it compare to 6.5 creedmoor. Thinking of getting a match barrel in it.

Thanks,

Mike

Lots of variations of brass dies & chambers in the 6.5 X 284 make sure they all match or you will regret it.

Went to the 6.5 Creedmoor and no issues in 7 different rifles.

Factory ammo is also 3x the price of 6.5 cm. Probably will get a 300 win mag match barrel so I can use the omega.

Mike

My 6.5-284 gets an honest 100 fps more than my Creedmore with equal bullet weights. My 6.5-284 shoots the 125 gr partition into tiny little groups and makes a superb deer rifle.I guess it depends on what you want it to do

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Originally posted by Timan:
It's ideal in an intermediate length Mauser action.

I understand it takes very little work to get 1909 Argentine to feed 6.5-284 (or any 284 win based round) like greasy sausage.