This rifle got a new stock today. This is the first mechanical change I've made to it in a couple thousand rounds. First ten rounds right after the new stock was swapped in and torqued, the rifle is still zeroed.
The 135g was highly destructive at 2k fps. Complete fragmentation. At 1800 maybe you get a longer neck length (as long as they upset consistently). Too small of a sample size to say for sure, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate at or a bit below 2k.
I preferred everything about the 3-12 LRHS except the reticle and 50 spline turret. But the reticle improvement is dramatic and for big game hunting gives the edge to the rs1.2 for me. The 3-12 LRHS with an improved reticle and a few OZ lighter is the ideal scope.
My primary hunting rifle remains in a Bravo since the Rokstok I ordered 15 months ago still hasn't arrived. I rebarreled to a 4" longer (20 -> 24), 1 pound heavier barrel before a recent hunt and it balances a lot better than before. I'd think a thinner barrel with suppressor would balance fine...
You can still aim/hit small on animals. Practice bracketing on larger targets or animal targets at distance. Preferably targets with feedback. Obviously wind becomes a thing.
Elk from a very recent hunt. 2 shots an inch apart at 405 yards.
On real animals, a thorough understanding of...
I've been shooting that exact comparison side by side the past few days. 6.5cm/130 and 6cm/109. Same weight rifles, same stock. The recoil difference is fairly substantial. It "feels" like more than 2ft lbs to me. Putting a brake on the 6.5 reduces reticle movement to just less than bare muzzle...