6.5 creedmoor vs .308 winchester vs water hunting

Published on August 21, 2018
Duration: 4:41

This video compares the penetration capabilities of 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester ammunition through water jugs. The .308 Winchester, specifically a 165-grain round from Underwood Ammo, demonstrated significantly greater penetration, passing through six jugs. In contrast, the 6.5 Creedmoor round, fired from a Savage Arms rifle, only penetrated three jugs. The test highlights a notable difference in terminal ballistics between the two popular calibers when encountering a water medium.

Quick Summary

In a water jug ballistic test, the .308 Winchester 165-grain Underwood Ammo round demonstrated superior penetration, passing through six jugs. The 6.5 Creedmoor round, fired from a Savage Arms rifle, only penetrated three jugs, indicating a significant difference in terminal performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:07.308 Winchester Test Start
  3. 01:03.308 Winchester Test Results
  4. 01:456.5 Creedmoor Test Start
  5. 02:006.5 Creedmoor Test Results
  6. 02:27Comparison of Results
  7. 03:02Second 6.5 Creedmoor Test
  8. 03:24Second 6.5 Creedmoor Test Results
  9. 04:06Conclusion and Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the .308 Winchester perform in a water jug ballistic test compared to 6.5 Creedmoor?

In a water jug ballistic test, the .308 Winchester 165-grain Underwood Ammo round demonstrated superior penetration, passing through six jugs. The 6.5 Creedmoor round, fired from a Savage Arms rifle, only penetrated three jugs, indicating a significant difference in terminal performance.

What ammunition was used for the .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor tests?

The .308 Winchester test used a 165-grain round from Underwood Ammo. For the 6.5 Creedmoor, a specific grain weight and manufacturer were not explicitly stated, but it was fired from a Savage Arms rifle.

Which caliber, 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Winchester, showed more penetration through water jugs?

The .308 Winchester caliber showed significantly more penetration through water jugs in this test. The .308 round went through six jugs, while the 6.5 Creedmoor round only penetrated three jugs.

What does this water jug test suggest about the terminal ballistics of 6.5 Creedmoor vs .308 Winchester?

This water jug test suggests that the .308 Winchester, with the specific ammunition tested, has greater penetration power and potentially more terminal energy transfer than the 6.5 Creedmoor in this medium. The .308's ability to pass through twice as many jugs highlights this difference.

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