6.5 creedmoor or 458 socom what should i do next

[bertrunner]

Need help on what to do with my tax return. I want to build on an AR platform and want to be able to to do just about anything this my next AR. so help me out

[bwaites]

Beowulf! Because a .458 isn't a .50!!

Creedmoor would have to go into an AR10 chassis, not an AR15.

[bertrunner]

Beowulf! Because a .458 isn't a .50!!

Creedmoor would have to go into an AR10 chassis, not an AR15.

Yeah thats my delima is AR10 AR15 And .458 or 6.5creed. im staying away from the .50 not my cup o tea

[bwaites]

Tell me why you would consider the .458 and not the Beowulf?

[bertrunner]

Tell me why you would consider the .458 and not the Beowulf?

Mainy bc im just not a fan of the .50 really have some friends that are all about it and i just like something different from them. Take barrett for example you always hear about the barrett .50 but rarely hear about the .416. Thats really the only reason is bc im one of those knucle heads and just want what i want.

[JohnOD]

The Socom is a hammer... I love mine but it’s nowhere near a "do anything cartridge" due to its rainbow like trajectory so I voted for the Creedmoor. It feels good walking through the woods packing the Socom with an Elk tag in my pocket, I’m sure a 45 of 50 cal would be just as good.
You can build a light weight/fast handling Socom in a nice compact package. I see the Creedmoor as more of a longer barreled/precision rig.

[stokesrj]

Are you kidding me, 458 Socom is for those that do not know what a rifle can do, or, are otherwise limited to woods conditions. The 6.5 Creedmoor can take anything that walks the face of the earth and do it at a distance if neccessary.
Bob

[txgunner00]

There are a few places I hunt that a .485 or a .50 beo would be ideal in the east Texas Big Thicket, but so is a .44 mag pistol.

6.5 Creedmore FTW

[Whelenon]

Judging by the poll the guys here just love the 6.5, doesn't matter what brass is being used.

Your asking about two totally different calibers and applications.

The 458 would be a nice when that hunger herd of bears surround the cabin I'd be able to defend the women and children but with the Creedmore I could shoot'em long before they get close.

[bwaites]

What you really didn't tell us was the purpose of the rifle. If you are hunting pigs in close quarters, than the .458 and Beowulf are much better. Shorter, lighter rifles. If you are going to wide open spaces for deer, antelope, etc. than the Creedmoor is better.

[bwaites]

Mainy bc im just not a fan of the .50 really have some friends that are all about it and i just like something different from them. Take barrett for example you always hear about the barrett .50 but rarely hear about the .416. Thats really the only reason is bc im one of those knucle heads and just want what i want.

Ahhhh....but the Beowulf and the .50 BMG are two VERY different animals. Nothing wrong with the .458, just wondering is all.

[sneaky one]

bertrunner, you forgot a few rounds, besides your poll units = 6.5wssm - from Dtech, which may mimic .260, & Creedmore performance from the AR 15.,- 450 bushmaster-also AR 15. So many choices,,, Not too long ago-there was only a couple. Now, every year we see more. It really only matters what style of hunts you do, to chose a great caliber, or -buy 2., - Or more ! Upper assy.'s aren't too expensive-cheaper than an entire rifle.

[Sojorboy]

I remember reading something about a new Colt AR lower being able to accept both AR-15 and AR-10 uppers..?
Correct me if I'm wrong.

[sneaky one]

Soj. I remember reading an article,, where the upper was AR 10-15 but all the parts interchanged- .556---30-06... I'll see if I still have that rag. Maybe it's the same deal., The orig. designer sold the idea off.... How cool would that be???? One upper for ALL the diff. rounds-long or shorty's ?

[crispy]

I remember reading something about a new Colt AR lower being able to accept both AR-15 and AR-10 uppers..?
Correct me if I'm wrong.

Yes and no, The uppers and lower are COLT specific (think COLTS big pin). You will not be able to put your current AR 15 uppers on this COLT lower, doubtful the current batch of AR10 uppers will work either at this point. Give it some time and I am sure that other manufactures will start doing something for it. At least that is what I was told last month by the COLT rep when I attended their rifle armorer course.