6.5CM deer bullet choice

[Ridge_Runner]

well guys, the creed is a inherently accurate cartridge, however you must remember, It is a 22-250 capacity case running a 140 gr bullet,, if you break 2700 fps you are fortunate, it is however more than adequate for deer sized game to around 700 yards. I have rifles that burn 80-100+ grains of powder that yes they are more impressive on game but just how dead do they hafta be? I'm keeping mine!

 

[bdbrown66]

well guys, the creed is a inherently accurate cartridge, however you must remember, It is a 22-250 capacity case running a 140 gr bullet,, if you break 2700 fps you are fortunate, it is however more than adequate for deer sized game to around 700 yards. I have rifles that burn 80-100+ grains of powder that yes they are more impressive on game but just how dead do they hafta be? I'm keeping mine!

The main reason I stepped down to a 130gr bullet is to get a little more velocity in the mix. I don't need the extra stability of the 140 at the distances I'm shooting, I'd rather have a little more terminal shock and less drop instead.

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

It is for that reason I shoot the 120nbt in my 260rem and have never once thought I need a 140 grain sized bullet. When I think I need a 140 grain sized bullet, I grab a bigger rifle. That bullet has been an outstanding game producer in that cartridge.

 

[TackDriver284]

I used bullet weights from 120 to 143 grains in my 6.5 CM. Whether its 120 or a 143, don't matter to me as long as you put them where you want the bullet to be. I easily did a headshot on a spike two months ago at 175 yards with a 143 ELD X at 2800 fps, even a neck shot on a red stag cow at 250 yards with a 120 Ballistic Tip trucking at 3,025 fps. when she was peering out at me over the backs of the herd. Nosler Ballistic Tips, AccuBond, ELD X or the ELD M, they all work for me. When I see a good deal on bullets from 120 to 143 grains, I grab them and use them as what they are intended to do. They all kill animals, and yes, the higher BC bullets like the 140's - 147's would shoot flatter at distance. Some days I have some 120's loaded up, then i'lll use it, other days I have 143's , or 147's and I just go hunting and kill something. All those bullets shoots so damn good that it puts a grin on my face each time.