Cartridge choice for sheep hunt

[mtnbound]

I’m looking to build a lightweight bolt action that doesn’t kick too much for hunting sheep and goats out to 5-600 yards. What are my best options caliber wise? 7.5 pounds is about my max target weight and ideally less recoil than an average .270. What would be your pick?

The 6CM would be my 1st choice, 2nd choice would be 6.5PRC.

 

[SkunkCabbage]

Anything between the 6-7mm range will work more than sufficiently even on the smaller end of things.

Don’t overthink it, I’d point a 6.5cm at a ram with not a worry in the world with good shot placement.

 

[roadhntr]

7prc

Lol

 

[wind gypsy]

6 Creedmoor.