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A 6.5 Creedmoor next to a 243 Winchester cartridge on a steel surface.

6.5 Creedmoor vs 243 Winchester

The 243 is a classic hunting cartridge, and the 6.5 Creedmoor has cemented itself as an instant classic. But which one is better?

Jun 07, 2025