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/Dependent_Account603 Jun 18 '26

I don't really see much point of using this for anything besides hunting, so even if you get half the barrel life not really an issue.

Guess it could do 1200y PRS competitions better than 6.5 creed. But generally those guys reload and even tho the case is reloadable it seems like a pain to do.

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u/Snipez9999 Jun 19 '26

There will be no difference in barrel life

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u/Dependent_Account603 Jun 19 '26

Yeah I don't believe that