402: Worst & Best Creedmoor-22 vs 6mm vs 25 vs 6.5 Creedmoor

402: Worst & Best Creedmoor-22 vs 6mm vs 25 vs 6.5 Creedmoor

Author: John McAdams December 18, 2025 Duration: 56:58

Here are my thoughts on the entire Creedmoor family: the 22 Creedmoor, the 6mm Creedmoor, the 25 Creedmoor and the 6.5 Creedmoor. We'll discuss how they stack up next to each other on paper, how they perform afield on game, and what the ideal use cases are for each one. I'll also share my picks for the "Best Creedmoor" and the "Worst Creedmoor".

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Resources

Ep 395: 22 Creedmoor vs 6.5 Creedmoor

Ep 390: 25 Creedmoor vs 6.5 Creedmoor

Ep 388: The 25 Creedmoor With Richard Mann

Ep 366: Modern Cartridge Design With John Snow


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