6.5 Grendel vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Similar on Steel?

This video provides an expert-level overview of six top-tier long-range rifle calibers for 1000+ yard shooting in 2025. It details the ballistic performance, design advantages, and practical applications of the 6.8 Western, .300 PRC, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .338 Lapua Magnum, offering insights into their accuracy, energy retention, and wind drift characteristics.

This video evaluates the new Barnes Harvest Collection ammunition, comparing its performance and price against premium offerings from Hornady and Nosler. The presenter tests two rifle platforms, a Bergara B14 Squared in 6.5 PRC and a Bergara Premier Competition in 6.5 Creedmoor, using a chronograph to record muzzle velocities and assessing accuracy through five-shot groups. The Barnes ammo demonstrates competitive accuracy, particularly in the 6.5 Creedmoor, at a significantly lower price point than its high-end counterparts, suggesting it could influence market pricing.

This guide details a steel penetration test comparing 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester cartridges. The test, conducted by a ballistics enthusiast, involved firing both calibers at various thicknesses of mild steel plates. Results indicate that .308 Winchester, with its higher kinetic energy, achieved deeper penetration into a 1/2-inch steel plate than the 6.5 Creedmoor.

This video compares the 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester cartridges through various tests including velocity, penetration on a railroad tie and lumber, milk jug obliteration, and bullet drop at 400 yards. While the 6.5 Creedmoor showed a slight velocity advantage, the .308 Winchester demonstrated superior penetration and energy transfer in the lumber and milk jug tests. Bullet drop at 400 yards was noted as approximately 6-8 inches difference, with the 6.5 Creedmoor having less drop. The video concludes that the comparison is too close to call, leaving the final decision to the viewer.

This video details an extreme accuracy challenge where participants shoot at distances up to 1000 yards. It highlights the performance of various precision rifles and cartridges, including 7 PRC, 6.5 PRC, and .308 Winchester. The competition emphasizes shooter skill in adjusting for wind and ballistics, with Nate ultimately winning the challenge and a belt buckle prize.

This video details the setup and initial testing of a custom 6.5 Creedmoor rifle built for NRL Hunter competition. The instructor, Jimmy B Rodriguez, covers the rifle's components, including the Defiance action, Proof Research barrel, Manners stock, and Nightforce ATACR scope. He conducts ammunition testing with various factory loads, collecting velocity and group data, and evaluates positional shooting techniques using a tack table versus a tripod. The goal is to optimize the rifle and shooter for competition.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the .44 Magnum and .50 Action Express calibers, featuring a Magnum Research Desert Eagle and a Ruger Super Redhawk. The host, demonstrating high authority, conducts a series of tests including penetration through lumber, steel, sand, and concrete, followed by ballistic gel testing with hollow-point rounds. The analysis highlights differences in muzzle energy, penetration, and wound channel, ultimately questioning the cost-to-performance ratio of the .50 AE.

This video provides an in-depth, experimental comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO cartridges, utilizing a chronograph and various barrier materials. The host, demonstrating high expertise through empirical testing, reveals significant performance differences, particularly in barrier penetration, with 5.56x45mm NATO generally outperforming .223 Remington.

This video from Banana Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of "less lethal" shotgun ammunition. Through rigorous testing with ballistic gel and plywood, the host demonstrates that rounds like bean bags and high-velocity .410 rubber buckshot can cause significant damage, challenging the common perception of these rounds as entirely non-lethal. The testing highlights the importance of understanding ammunition performance beyond its intended classification.

This video provides an objective comparison of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP calibers through a series of rigorous tests including lumber, sand, concrete, and ballistics gel. The host, leveraging specialized equipment like a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph and digital calipers, presents data on velocity, penetration, and expansion. While .40 S&W showed competitive performance in some tests, the analysis concludes with a preference for 9mm due to its higher capacity and lower recoil, highlighting the importance of practical considerations beyond raw ballistics.