Range Report Am I missing anything by not having a 6.5CM?

[Southwind]

Pls help talk me into or out of a 6.5. I currently have a .243 and .308. Both are set up similar with B&C stocks and Weaver Tac 4-20 optics. With the .243, I am pushing the Hornady 105gr BTHP to 2960fps with 4451. With the .308, I can shoot the 155gr TMK to 2815fps or the 175gr SMK to 2650fps all with single digit SD's. Before moving back to KS, I had access to the family farm where I could shoot steel well past 500yrds. I was only able to shoot to 500yds before we moved. I only have access to 100yd ranges so far in KS.
With hopes of finding some place to shoot 800-1k yards, and with the set ups I have already, is there any need to invest in a 6.5 set up? Or would I be better off putting that coin aside to rebarrel the .243 down the road?

thx, Steve

 

[demolitionman]

No. Your missing something if your not shooting 6.5x47 ?
A 243 with 105's will hang with any caliber on steel to 1000 and likely best most of the 6.5's in elevation.

 

[isofahunter]

At those distances you are not missing much, burn the barrel out of the 243 then move on IMO.

 

[Rob01]

Being a big fan of the Creedmoor and one of the earliest shooters to shoot it in matches I would say shoot what you have now and then rebarrel down the road.

 

[Southwind]

That's kinda what I figured, and thanks for the responses. To be honest, I am such a fan of the .243, that when the time comes to rebarrel, I will probably just stick with it unless I rebarrel in 6mm Creed.

 

[DrainTheSwamp]

Keep both and get another in 6.5.

If any rifle sits for more than a year without being fired then run a function check and put it back into storage or sell to upgrade other gear.

All 3 calibers have their place. I have a 6.5 creedmoor now but really want to get 308 and let her chomp through some varget. I’d also love a 6mm cartridge rifle but just not willing to deal with the barrel life at this point in time

 

[Jeffd]

Get a 6.5!

 

[skierhs]

your fine with your current setup. the 308 and 243 will get you where it is needed as long as your not trying to take game at those extended distances.