USSOCOM Adopts 6.5 Creedmoor
It’s superior to 308 in every way. I’ve taken elk with them and shot them to 1 mile.
With Lapua small primer brass and a good barrel....the velocities are way over book without a lot of additional wear.
With a gas gun, you WILL most definitely need to run an enhanced bolt, or you will start blowing primers on moderate loads...ask me how I know. [emoji38]
Barrel life? Cost of doing business. I get pre fit barrels for my AI for $600. Replace them with an Allen wrench after the groups start opening up.
When does that happen? Depends on firing schedule and how hot the ammo is. I run a somewhat hot load, several grains over max, and was just shy of 4K when I replaced my last barrel.
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