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.