6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....

[General RE LEE]

Continuing to search for the best 6.5 bullet for close range (<150 yards) TX whitetail that my kids can also use. I’ve tried 143 Horndady ELDX, 130 gr Sierra TMK, 140 gr Nosler BT, and now the 140 gr NAB. So far the accubond was my favorite result (not a fan of head shots, young shooters mentioned above). Granted, shot placement here was ideal. Looking forward to trying again at different angles.

16.5” Tikka 6.5 creedmoor
MV = 2,489 fps
140 gr Nosler AB handload

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Try Hornady 129 Interlocks.

 

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@djsam

Whenmy boys were younger, I loaded up the Hornady 100gr sp in my 260.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Continuing to search for the best 6.5 bullet for close range (<150 yards) TX whitetail that my kids can also use. I’ve tried 143 Horndady ELDX, 130 gr Sierra TMK, 140 gr Nosler BT, and now the 140 gr NAB. So far the accubond was my favorite result (not a fan of head shots, young shooters mentioned above). Granted, shot placement here was ideal. Looking forward to trying again at different angles.

16.5” Tikka 6.5 creedmoor
MV = 2,489 fps
140 gr Nosler AB handload

Might look at an ELDm or the Berger Elite Hunters. I posted some pics from an elite hunter kill a little bit back that was a Texas sub 100yd shot. Pretty devastating, was only about 15 yards of movement (non CNS shot) after the shot.