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May 26, 2022 23 mins

The 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor are both very popular 6.5mm centerfire rifle cartridges. While their names are very similar, these cartridges were designed to fill very different needs and perform differently afield. With that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts the 6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor in order to provide some insight into which cartridge is best suited for different situations.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which 6.5 Cartridge Is Right For You?

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/6-5-grendel-vs-6-5-creedmoor/

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