This was posted by SU35 over on the Campfire Board the 6.5 C:

6.5's are the most overachieving caliber available to the gun world.

Good choice for those in the know.

How does it stack up against a 308? It smokes it and with far less recoil.

Performance Comparisons

Velocity(fps)/Trajectory Tables

6.5 Creedmoor .MUZZLE, ....600 yds, ......700 yds, ......800 yds, ...900 yds, and 1000 yds.
120 gr. A-MAX* 3020/-1.5, 1914/-74.3, 1758/-112.6, 1612/-162.2, 1477/-225.2, 1355/-304.1.
140 gr. A-MAX* 2820/-1.5, 1908/-81.3, 1777/-121.8, 1651/-173.3, 1534/-237.7, 1425/-316.9.

308 Winchester .........MUZZLE, ... 600 yds, .....700 yds, .....800 yds, ......900 yds, and 1000 yds.
168 gr. A-MAX Match* 2780/-1.5, 1753/-89.3, 1610/-135.0, 1478/-194.3, 1359/-269.6, 1253/-363.9.

223 Remington .......MUZZLE, ....600 yds, .....700 yds, ......800 yds, ....900 yds, and 1000 yds.
75 gr. BTPH Match* 2870/-1.5, 1644/-90.6, 1484/-139.3, 1341/-204.0, 1219/-288.3, 1123/-396.1.

*All ballistics obtained from a 28" test barrel

Here is a link to the Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor press release:

http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2007/11/07/hornady...creedmoor-cartridge/