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The 6.5 is nice because it does have a better ballistic coefficient than a .308 projectile of a comparable weight but the trend right now seems to be shorter barrels and I don't think you really enjoy the benefits of a better ballistic coefficient from a 16" barrel the way you would in a 20"-24" barrel.

That being the case, I'm presently working on a project that involves 130 grain-135 grain .308 projectiles from a 16" barrel in attempt to address the velocity deficit that result from the heavier 168-175 grain projectiles.

Ideally, I would like to see Hornady produce a 135 grain AMAX and/or BTHP for the .308 so you could enjoy increased velocity in a 16" barrel, better ballistic coefficients, and excellent terminal results.