Help me decide...Ruger American .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor? GOT ONE!!! .308

[Poppa Mike]

I'm thinking about buying a Ruger American Predator for deer hunting. I'm having trouble deciding which caliber to get. I have a Ruger American in .243 already and was seriously considering the .308 but now I'm having second thoughts. Is there enough difference in the 6.5 Creedmoor and the .243 to justify another rifle?

 

[XSmojo]

Since you indicated hunting, I would go 308. You won't be at the distances where some argue the 65 performs better.

 

[Plinker66]

What’s wrong with the 243?

 

[Poppa Mike]

What’s wrong with the 243?

Nothing! The only problem is the one in my safe is my granddaughter's! I can use it but need something else when she's with me. I really wanting something lighter than my old sks or Remington 7400 in 30.06.

 

[Plinker66]

Get another 243 and your shoulder will thank you. The deer won’t know the difference.

 

[Bear44]

308. More powerful, tried and true, lots more ammo available.

Plus BIKER13 will be your friend.

 

[Poppa Mike]

My LGS is having a sale this coming Sat. They will have the Ruger American Predator with the threaded barrel in the following calibers:
6.5 creedmoor, .223/5.56, .300 blackout, and .308 for $319.99 + tax. Pretty good price IMHO.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

Either are more than adequate for deer hunting.

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

If you like the 243, I'd get the 6.5.

 

[ole ed]

If you like the 243, I'd get the 6.5.

.308 has been killing deer for decades. If it ain't broke don't fix it and ammo would be easy to find.