Why is 6.5 Creedmoor so popular?

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Just wondering why it is so well liked and came onto the market so fast. I see it has a slightly higher ballistic coefficient VS 308 but is that the deciding factor?

Specifications​

Product Information​

Cartridge	6.5 Creedmoor
Grain Weight	140 Grains
Quantity	20 Round
Muzzle Velocity	2710 Feet Per Second
Muzzle Energy	2283 Foot Pounds
Bullet Style	Polymer Tip
Bullet Brand And Model	Hornady ELD Match
Lead Free	No
Case Type	Brass
Primer	Boxer
Corrosive	No
Reloadable	Yes
G1 Ballistic Coefficient	0.61
Sectional Density	0.287
Test Barrel Length	24 Inches
Velocity Rating	Supersonic
Country of Origin	United States of America

Specifications​

Product Information​

Cartridge	308 Winchester
Grain Weight	168 Grains
Quantity	200 Round
Configuration	(10 Boxes of 20)
Muzzle Velocity	2650 Feet Per Second
Muzzle Energy	2619 Foot Pounds
Bullet Style	Jacketed Hollow Point
Bullet Brand And Model	Sierra Matchking
Lead Free	No
Case Type	Brass
Primer	Boxer
Corrosive	No
Reloadable	Yes
G1 Ballistic Coefficient	0.462
Sectional Density	0.253
Velocity Rating	Supersonic
Country of Origin	United States of America

because a lot of people are gay these days? /s