6.5 PRC vs 6.5 CM? I currently use a 7 PRC, but looking for a lighter weight, lighter recoiling rifle dedicated for deer hunting.

[AZ_Hunter]

The 6.5 CM has ubiquity in its favor; both in terms of rifles available and excellent ammo.

Whatever you do, suppress it.

 

[HydroMT]

I love my 6.5CM for deer and antelope. Light recoil, easy to shoot, great deer cartridge IMO.

 

[Pilsner]

I'd still vote 6 creed for deer sized game but a 6.5 wouldn't be a bad option if it was suppressed!

 

[Fireflyfishing]

From the choices listed, 6.5CM. Me personally, I’d buy a .308 win.

 

[Short Track]

My buddy uses 6.5PRC on Elk at 950 yards. Uses the app, and dials in.
I personally love the CM for deer, antelope, even a moose.

 

[sylvest]

My buddy uses 6.5PRC on Elk at 950 yards. Uses the app, and dials in.
I personally love the CM for deer, antelope, even a moose.

That is totally irresponsible. That 6.5 won't have enough energy fir a clean kill at 950. My 7RM pushing the 155gr Terninal Ascent at 3090fps falls under 1500 ft lbs at 825 yd. That's more weight faster than that 6.5 so I would question ethics in his case.

 

[Seeknelk]

That is totally irresponsible. That 6.5 won't have enough energy fir a clean kill at 950. My 7RM pushing the 155gr Terninal Ascent at 3090fps falls under 1500 ft lbs at 825 yd. That's more weight faster than that 6.5 so I would question ethics in his case.

Energy means nothing. If the bullet is traveling above it's minimum velocity required for upset(varies bullet to bullet) for eldm,eld x, most Bergers, minimum velocity required is 1800 fps.
There is obviously energy involved but it's a mostly, useless measurement.

 

[Short Track]

That is totally irresponsible. That 6.5 won't have enough energy fir a clean kill at 950. My 7RM pushing the 155gr Terninal Ascent at 3090fps falls under 1500 ft lbs at 825 yd. That's more weight faster than that 6.5 so I would question ethics in his case.

Totally irresponsible results in dead Elk. I watched him do it on a bedded Elk. I can't do it, but he's comfortable. I'm not. Each his own.

 

[BAKPAKR]

That is totally irresponsible. That 6.5 won't have enough energy fir a clean kill at 950. My 7RM pushing the 155gr Terninal Ascent at 3090fps falls under 1500 ft lbs at 825 yd. That's more weight faster than that 6.5 so I would question ethics in his case.

I have shot some elk with 44 revolvers without any problem so I always chuckle when I see that 1500 ft lb minimum thrown out there. There is a lot more involved in killing than impact energy.

As to the question by @Ludo, I would probably go with a 6.5CM over the 6.5PRC if I already had a 7mm PRC and wanted something with less recoil (assuming he is still looking in 2025).