Normally by now, I’d already be planning my next build—choosing a cartridge, barrel length, action, stock, and ordering parts. +Peak has put a firm stop to that.
It’s not just about chasing more speed. While cartridges like the .308 and 7mm-08 are great, I’ve never seriously considered them because they’re relatively limited in effective terminal range. But if I’m suddenly getting .30-06-like terminal performance range from a short-barreled rifle, without a big jump in recoil… whooowee, that’s a pretty appealing.
I thought the +Peak Mancast episode was one of the best yet because it covered all the major points—the potential as well as the concerns. I hadn’t even considered the twist-rate concern before listening.
I have to assume the other bullet manufacturers are going to jump on the bandwagon here quickly because the hype has been unreal.
For now, I’m content to wait and see how it all shakes out. What’s your plan? What cartridge do you most want to see get the +Peak treatment?
I don’t think I can wait, cause my first hunt will be this season, but I have been thinking about it!
I’m leaning towards the 6.5 PRC as my first and likely only long range / hunting rifle option, and a 6.5 CM which is just as powerful is enticing!
I just wish there was a common, readily available in terms of ammo and rifles, caliber that was in the dead spot between 6.5 PRC and the 7 PRC in terms of “knock down power” and long range shooting (accuracy + low enough recoil).
it makes me wish they did the 6.5 “backcountry” / peak plus version of that caliber!
6.8 Western falls in the middle of 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC. I still haven’t put a 6.8-7 PRC out of my head whenever my 7 PRC barrel is shot out.
As for the +Peak fun in a 1/4 bore if it exceeds 25 Wby RPM with 130 gr or the rumored 133/135 gr a 25 Creedmoor will absolutely be my next purchase. Deer, yotes, speed goats, even caribou will be on the list.
6.5 Creedmoor plus peak could be the modern 6.5 PRC, 6.5 PRC is a widely accepted modern compromise to the 270 Win. All will do 90 percent of what a hunter needs in most scenarios. The other 10 percent is Elk, Moose, Grizzly, Polar bear. Coming from the atrocity called Minnesota. I would build a gun when I get a tag for each of those animals. Although, I will probably never shoot a grizzly or polar bear.
Fun fact:
It is tator tot hotdish. Not casserole. A hotdish is always the main. Casserole can be a side dish.