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May 27, 2019 21 mins

The .308 Win has been around for a long time and has great reputation as an effective hunting cartridge, but many are skeptical of the capabilities of the newer 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting. Unfortunately, there is a lot of marketing hype as well as a few genuine misunderstandings regarding the capabilities of the 6.5 Creedmoor that complicate this discussion.

Here's what you need to know about these two rifle cartridges when it comes to picking the right one for a hunt.

Articles referenced in show:

6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Winchester: What You Need To Know

6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Which 6.5 Is Best For You?

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Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/65-creedmoor-vs-308-winchester

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