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Anyone heard of the prohibition of 6.5cm on mod fixed firing point ranges?
Is it just a vicious rumour?

I heard tell that aparently it can exceed the 7.62 danger template by an amount significant enough to curtail it's use in the short term at least.

Rubbish.

I think so too, but I have heard rumours.

6.5 Creedmoor Users Please Note the Following:

URGENT AND IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH.

For those of you who use MOD Fixed Firing Ranges, particularly Wiltshire’s SPTA (Salisbury Plain Training Area) ranges (and most likely nationwide Military Fixed Firing Ranges).

With immediate effect, a ban on the use of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition has been imposed. This ban has come from the top, Westdown Camp, who are responsible for safety on all MOD ranges across the UK, not just Wiltshire.

The issue appears to be with range safety and the use of 6.5 Creedmoor. ie this chambering exceeds the safety template of 7.62mm/308 Win by enough of a margin to be deemed unsafe for use on Fixed Firing Ranges.

When this ban came out (Thursday 26th) FCSA immediately informed NRA’s Nic Cauldry to seek clarification with MOD.

It is confirmed that the ban has been imposed. Furthermore, clubs and range users will need to acknowledge the ban (when other Training Areas bring it online) in writing, otherwise further range bookings will not be processed until said users have replied and acknowledged the restrictions on 6.5 Creedmoor.

If you need further information on this, contact your club’s secretary’s and seek clarification from your local MOD/Landmarc Representative.

Currently this ban is for SPTA users only, but we hear that it is likely to be rolled across all MOD Training areas where Fixed Firing Ranges are used by civilian clubs.

Blimey? How'd they feel.about 30-06 then?

Here's a comparison between 6.5 Creed and 6.5x47 Lap...
To me, it looks like the Creed generates less energy than the Lap.
And what are the criteria for establishing a "safety zone"?.....anyone?

Pete

I shoot 6.5-08, so glad I didn't chop it in for a Creedmoor when that bandwagon came rolling through.

At least I wasn't the only one to have heard of this.

If this is correct thats my long range Shooting days done I only shoot a 6.5 creedmoor.

Who issued the 'URGENT AND IMPORTANT NEWSFLASH'?

P.S. 6.5cm is a BIG cartridge.

Redcat

NRA is aware of this. it originates from safety staff at Salisbury Plain Training Area. We anticipate it may spread across MoD. We are urgently seeking more information. My analysis was that the statement that 6.5 Creedmoore (sic) is unsafe is poor reporting; MoD have, in the last few seconds, confirmed it is a danger area / template issue. NRA Bisley is not an MoD range.

NRA will be publishing a holding statement imminently; that will be updated as we get more information. Please don't call us about it - we are hard on the case.

iain