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Timeless classic or modern innovation? That might be a good, quick way to describe the comparison of 6.5 Creedmoor vs 30-06 Springfield. While one has been providing accuracy and performance for well over a century, the other is a newcomer to the market, quickly earning the attention of shooters of all varieties.<\/p>\n

Which one is right for you? That depends on how you shoot, what you hunt, where you hunt, what rifles you prefer, and many other factors. Let’s dive in and learn more about these two calibers and how each might fit your needs.<\/p>\n

About the .30-06 Springfield<\/h3>\n

\"30-06<\/p>\n

Made specifically for military purposes, the .30-06 Springfield has branched out from the service to become one of the most popular private-use rifle cartridges in the country. It is larger and more powerful than many competing rounds, although it was originally designed as a lighter and faster alternative for armed forces. Above all, accuracy was the goal for the original designers, who released the .30-06 Springfield in 1906.<\/p>\n

It has been used in numerous conflicts and could arguably be the most important small-arms cartridge in American history. The 30-06’s service spans both world wars, the Korean War, and Vietnam<\/a>, but it\u2019s also one of the most popular hunting cartridges in the country.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Released: 1906
\n\u2022 Bullet Diameter: .308 inches
\n\u2022 Rim Diameter: .473 inches
\n\u2022 Case Length: 2.494 inches
\n\u2022 Total Length: 3.34 inches
\n\u2022 General Bullet Size: 110 – 220 grains
\n\u2022 Commonly used in bolt-action rifles<\/p>\n

About the 6.5 Creedmoor<\/h3>\n

\"6.5<\/p>\n

Designed originally for target shooting at long distances, the 6.5 Creemoor is a popular option all across the country, especially for fans of semiautomatic rifles. Created by Hornady<\/a>, one of the most innovative ammunition companies in operation, the cartridge delivers reliable speed and power while maintaining a size that fits in short-action rifles.<\/p>\n

The 6.5 Creedmoor actually took an opposite route as the .30-06. Made for private use, the cartridge was eventually adopted by some military and security forces and has been used as a long-range sniper cartridge. For private owners, it is effective for high-volume target shooting and medium-range hunting.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Released: 2008
\n\u2022 Bullet Diameter: .2644 inches
\n\u2022 Rim Diameter: .473 inches
\n\u2022 Case Length: 1.92 inches
\n\u2022 Total Length: 2.825 inches
\n\u2022 Bullet Weight: Ranging from 95 to 150
\n\u2022 Used in bolt-action and semiautomatic rifles<\/p>\n

6.5 Creedmoor vs. 30-06 Springfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>30-06 Springfield<\/th>6.5 Creedmoor<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Released<\/td>1906<\/td>2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet Diameter<\/td>.308 inches<\/td>.2644 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rim Diameter<\/td>.473 inches<\/td>.473 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Length<\/td>2.494 inches<\/td>1.92 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Length<\/td>3.34 inches<\/td>2.825 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bullet Weight<\/td>110 - 220 grain<\/td>95 to 150 grain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firearms<\/td>Bolt-action<\/td>Bolt, Semi-Auto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Price Comparison<\/h3>\n

Pricing is important to practically all firearms owners, but with so much overlap, and so many different products, determining if 6.5 CMDR or 30-06 is more affordable can be quite complex. In general, however, we can say that the .30-06 will cost you slightly less to shoot.<\/p>\n

As of writing this article, you could get the cheapest .30-06 ammo<\/a> at about $0.52 per round, while the lowest-cost 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition<\/a> was $0.57 per round. We should probably note, these were two different products from different manufacturers though.<\/p>\n

If we look at similar rounds from the same manufacturer, we see that the .30-06 still holds an advantage. For example, Sellier & Bellot makes soft-point ammo for both cartridges (180-gr .30-06 and 140-grain 6.5). The .30-06 Springfield cost $0.75 per round, while the 6.5 Creedmoor cost $0.79 per round.<\/p>\n

With more available products, the .30-06 Springfield tends to be slightly more affordable.
\nWinner: .30-06 Springfield<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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