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

[The Guide]

@The Guide

I would be curious what you think of the Black Tips.

I put a few boxes through my new Tikka 6.5CM and didn't think they grouped as well as other ammo I have shot. I basically used them for break-in and most of my other flavors were shot through a different gun, so definitely some variables in there. I also seemed to notice some heavier bolt lift as compared to Hornady, but was not able to chrono the AAC.

I ordered 200 of them to try out. I'll report back once they are delivered.

Jay

 

[Castle Rock]

Why? We went to the Glendive range again today. He hit the 500 yard target 5 for 5 and the 1k target 3 out of 5 times in switching 15 mph winds with the 6.5 Creedmoor Howa. Gun is pretty easy to shoot. Not that there's anything wrong with his Tikka other than not being threaded and being ammo picky. The only thing we've found it really likes is the 120 Barnes TTSX. I might just get the 6.5 Creedmoor Superlite barrel I have threaded and put it on his action for him and buy him a couple of cases of the AAC 140gr Sabre Blade Black Tips ammo to practice and hunt with.

Jay

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