The Arisaka was a 6.5-millimeter caliber rifle. The 6.5 round had been adopted due to its lack of recoil, which was difficult for Japanese with low upper body strength to manage.

The Arisaka was a 6.5-millimeter caliber rifle. The 6.5 round had been adopted due to its lack of recoil, which was difficult for Japanese with low upper body strength to manage.

From budget rifles to precision long-range competition rifles that cost more than my first car, I’ve been fortunate enough to shoot a lot of different 6.5 Creedmoor rifles over the years.

Best Lightweight Long-Range Rifle: Christensen Arms MPR Best Folding Mountain Rifle: Savage M110 Ultralite Elite What Makes the 6.5 Creedmoor So Good I hate to break it to those folks, but the 6.5 ...

There are dozens of new long guns out from many manufacturers this year, but these five highlight which way the wind's blowing for industry rifle development.