The 6mm Creedmoor was spawned from the hugely-popular 6.5 Creedmoor, and soon became a darling in the high-speed shooting sport of PRC (Precision Rifle Series). With its inherent wind-bucking abilities and tame recoil, the cartridge has spread into other popular rifle-action types. Typical 6mm Creedmoor rifling twists produce excellent accuracy, but the cartridge really shines as a long-range performer when loaded with the streamlined Sierra GameChanger 100-grain bullet. With a .515 BC and reliable expansion on impact, this is an excellent choice for deer hunters.
The Sierra GameChanger hunting bullet is the perfect combination of Sierra’s legendary match accuracy coupled with deadly penetration. Sierra re-engineered their legendary MatchKing bullet into a hollow point design for quick expansion and fitted it with a transparent green tip for ballistic uniformity. Inside, the GameChanger features a unique construction that utilizes a special lead alloy surrounded by a tough copper jacket that delivers excellent penetration and expansion at a variety of ranges. It’s a GameChanger on any hunt! This ammunition is new production, non-corrosive, in boxer primed, reloadable brass cases.
Features
Optimal jacket wall thickness controls expansion and retains weight
Open pocket under the polymer tip expands lead core instantly on impact
Tuned ogive for industry-leading BC
Boat tail design for stable flight and accuracy
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Annnounced by Hornady in 2016, the 6mm Creedmoor was wildcatted by Outdoor Life's John Snow, the 6mm Creedmoor, as its name implies, is created by simply necking down the 6.5mm Creedmoor case to take a 6mm (.243-inch) bullet. Actual velocity is very similar to the long-popular .243 Winchester. The advantage is offers is that, with its shorter case, it does a bit better with the longer aerodynamic bullets that are winning matches--and that's its intent and primary niche, serious long-range competition with long, low-drag bullets that get past the finish line with very mild recoil. As a crossover varmint/deer cartridge it offers no real advantage over the tried-and-true .243, but it's just as good in those roles, and in the right hands (and the right barrels) might win a few more matches. — Craig Boddington
