I'd hunt with the 243, sell the 6.5 and kick myself for ever buying it.
Well, I'm always cautious about trendy new stuff. I didn't even get an AR until a few years ago. But, I really didn't get it with hunting in mind.
I do enjoy shooting that thing, though. More'n one reason to own a rifle, plain ol' fun is a good reason.
I think lots of guys must be having fun at 1000 yard ranges with the 6.5 Creedmore. And, it's also a decent hunting round, I'm sure. But, I don't need it for hunting. My .308 and 7 mag ain't broke and I still have the good old .257 Bob that's killed a LOT of deer over the last 60 years since my grandpa bought it.
Some folks just seem to chase the latest and greatest and most up to datest. Some just want bragging rights at their gun club meeting. There's all sorts of reasons to own something new. It ain't always about hunting. But, of course, if you chat on this board, that's the primary reason for anything that shoots, at least for you.
I doubt I have enough time left to mess with anything that new. I'm pretty well set in what I own and shoot. I get to wanting a new gun occasionally just because I WANT.
But, when I sit down and think about it, I have to ask myself, "why"?
For those that have a need for the Creedmore, knock yourself out. Just because I don't see the need, don't mean YOU don't HAVE the need, or at least the want.
I don't wanna get into politics, but if you want it, better get it before it's illegal. I've only seen snipits of that debate, but I'm still miffed over what I DID see.