6.5 Creedmoor - 140gr Hornady Match BTHP with RL26 and RL17

This expert-level analysis ranks seven highly accurate hunting calibers for 2026, drawing on data from match shooters and ballistic experts. It details the origins, performance characteristics, and hunting suitability of calibers like the 6.5 Creedmoor, 6mm Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, 6.5 PRC, .280 Ackley Improved, 7mm Remington Magnum, and .243 Winchester, highlighting their strengths in accuracy, recoil management, and effective range for various game.

This video tests ten popular deer rifle calibers using ballistic gel to evaluate terminal performance. The .308 Winchester and 7mm Remington Magnum demonstrated excellent penetration and expansion, while the 6.5 Creedmoor fragmented significantly. The .300 Winchester Magnum over-penetrated, and the .243 Winchester showed the weakest performance.

This video compares 5.56mm, 6mm ARC, 6.5 Grendel, and 6.5 Creedmoor across various shooting scenarios, including long-range engagements up to 1400 meters. While 5.56 excels in low recoil and high volume of fire for closer engagements, larger calibers like 6.5 Creedmoor offer superior long-range hit probability. 6mm ARC and 6.5 Grendel present versatile options, balancing range, energy, and platform compatibility, with 6mm ARC noted for its flat trajectory and 6.5 Grendel as a potential AR-15 .308 replacement.

This video tests if a concrete highway barrier can stop a .50 caliber sniper rifle. After testing various suppressed calibers from 9mm up to .460 S&W Magnum, which caused significant damage but no penetration, the .50 caliber rifle was used. Three .50 caliber rounds were required to finally penetrate the 10-inch thick barrier, demonstrating its formidable stopping power against hardened structures.

This video is an accuracy test of the Savage Axis rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, utilizing Sellier & Bellot ammunition. The creator provides links to their original review of the rifle and various gear used in their videos, including holsters, steel targets, cameras, audio equipment, safety glasses, shooting rests, and ballistic gelatin. The focus is on evaluating the rifle's performance with a specific ammunition type at the range.

This video from Classic Firearms introduces and analyzes Hornady's new 25 Creedmoor cartridge. It directly compares it to the popular 6.5 Creedmoor, questioning if the new offering is superior. The video covers the cartridge's features and specifications, culminating in a conclusion about its performance and potential advantages. Additional links are provided for viewers interested in purchasing featured products or checking out the channel's other content platforms, including their podcast and short clips channel.

This video demonstrates a successful method for removing a severely stuck case from an AR-10 barrel using a high-pressure grease gun and hydraulic oil. Despite a previous gunsmith's failure, the technique involving a custom adapter and specialized grease gun achieved extraction. Post-removal inspection and range testing confirmed the barrel's integrity and sub-MOA accuracy.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to reloading ammunition for the Thompson Center Compass chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum. It meticulously covers each stage of the reloading process, from an introduction and detailed discussion of components and equipment to the practical steps of brass resizing and preparation, load data analysis, setting overall length (OAL), priming, powder charging, and bullet seating. The video culminates in a range test to evaluate the reloaded ammunition, followed by a brass inspection and group review, and concludes with future plans. The content is highly educational for anyone looking to start reloading this specific caliber and rifle.

The Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 offers excellent value for its $400 price point, featuring First Focal Plane (FFP) capability and a usable EBR-2C reticle. While it shows some chromatic aberration and has slightly mushy turrets compared to higher-end models, its tracking accuracy is comparable to the more expensive Strike Eagle. It's a strong contender for budget-conscious long-range shooters, though FFP might be less ideal for hunting than SFP.

This video explores the experimental firing of .22 airgun pellets using .22 caliber nail gun blanks, achieving velocities over 2200 fps with Level 4 loads. Despite some pellet instability at 50 yards, accuracy remained surprisingly tight, demonstrating the potential for this unconventional projectile method. The host emphasizes proper muzzle-loading technique for rifling engagement and uses a chronograph for precise data collection.