r/canadaguns • u/tictac556 • Jun 17 '26

Misc 6.5 creedmoor + PEAK

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Now that federal has released the 6.5 creedmoor +PEAK with claimed 300 fps increase through a 24 inch barrel, does this change your opinion on the terminal effect of 6.5cm at longer ranges? Considering that the new +PEAK 6.5 cm is hitting the 6.5 prc range of velocity, would you choose 6.5cm or would you still want the more proven cartridge when hunting big game at longer ranges? I've seen plenty of videos on YouTube of people dropping bull elk with 6.5 prc at 500+ yards. I assume 6.5cm +PEAK with a similar or slightly higher velocity as 6.5prc, is going to perform as well or better and have similar terminal effects down range. This leads me to believe that 6.5cm+PEAK is going to be the new .264 king. What do you think?

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u/TheeJoCanadian Jun 17 '26

I want to see what this does to barrel longevity.

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u/tictac556 Jun 17 '26

Federal says no discernible difference from standard velocity cartridges. Apparently the +PEAK case contains the added pressure and because the powder burns so fast it doesn't cause any added barrel erosion, but yeah we will see.

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u/swift_gilford Jun 17 '26

based on the Vortex Nation podcast i listened to yesterday they got through 3000 rounds with the 6.5cm with no discernible velocity or accuracy issues and the barrels were being shot "screamingly hot". i.e. this wasn't "shoot 1 wait 5 minutes shoot another testing"

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u/tictac556 Jun 17 '26

I watched the same podcast and found that information very interesting and kinda mind blowing. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.