As you can see below, the 6.5 PRC boasts 300 fps more than that of a 6.5 Creedmoor and it does this, at least in match bullet trim, with a 147 gr. ELDM while the Creedmoor pushes the 140 gr. ELDM.

SIG SAUER sent us two cartridge combinations to test: 140 grain OTM Match Grade Rifle Cartridges (2,690 ft./s at 2,249 foot-pounds) and 6.5 Creedmoor HT rounds (2,825 ft./s at 2,126 foot-pounds).

Mine’s in 6.5 PRC, but it can be had in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, and .308 Win. if you prefer. —J.B.S. ... It comes from the factory with a 1 MOA guarantee and a lifetime warranty.

Some manufacturers are now selling more 6.5mm ammo than .30/06. Richard Mann.30/06 vs. 6.5 Creedmoor. Since at least the end of WWII, the .30/06 has reigned as the most popular big-game cartridge ...

Don't worry about the 6.5 Creedmoor; it is still a very popular cartridge and will be around for a very long time, I think. Try shooting one at your rifle range and see for yourself. (Just hide ...