Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

390: 25 Creedmoor vs 6.5 Creedmoor Caliber Comparison


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John McAdams shares insights on the 25 Creedmoor vs 6.5 Creedmoor informed by real world data on obtained at the range, afield, and in ballistic gel in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance specifications, and pros and cons of each cartridge. Plus, he also shares some details on how different 6.5 Creedmoor and 25 Creedmoor factory loads have performed on game afield.

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North Fork’s 120gr and 140gr Semi-Spitzer bullets are outstanding choices for the 25 Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor respectively that facilitate the best possible terminal performance for both cartridges. Both projectiles are absolutely outstanding on all manner of game at ranges inside 300 yards. You can purchase both bullets directly from the North Fork web site, from MidwayUSA, or from our network of other distributors all over the world.

In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams discusses the 6.5 Creedmoor vs 25 Creedmoor.

John conducts a deep dive on both cartridges, tackles complaints about poor terminal performance some have reported with the 6.5 Creedmoor on game, and compares how both rounds perform in several ballistic gel tests. John also shares a few hunting stories illustrating the terminal performance of various 25 Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor factory loads.

John’s takeaway? The 25 Creedmoor offers some benefits over the 6..5 Creedmoor, but he’s not sure if it is a big enough improvement to really make a difference in the long run.

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Resources

Ep 203: 6.5 Creedmoor vs 6.8 Western vs 270 WSM – Episode referenced regarding my last 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge comparison

Ep 286: 30 Caliber Cartridges-The Complete Guide – Episode referenced about all the various 30 caliber cartridges (to include the 30 T/C)

Ep 328: 25 Caliber Cartridges-The Complete Guide – Episode referenced about all the other 25 caliber SAAMI standardized rounds.

Ep 388: Richard Mann on the 25 Creedmoor – Episode referenced where Richard Mann discusses the origins of the 25 Creedmoor in detail

308 Winchester vs 6.5 Creedmoor – Episode referenced regarding how the 6.5 Creedmoor stacks up against the 308 Winchester

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