Factory Barnes LRX vs. DRT Terminal Shock (6.5cm)

[Gourmet]

For factory non-lead bullets out of a 6.5 Creedmoor, 20in barrel... would you feel more confident with one of these than the other? On the fence. Thanks.

 

[Gourmet]

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[ReddingArcher]

No experience with the DRT but I have shot a few animals with LRX and other Barnes bullets. They have all killed, but I don't love them. The blood trails can be an issue. I have heard a lot of good about the DRT but like I said no personal experience.

 

[Blake C]

If you need lead free, try one that looses the pedals for more damage. Lrx works great sometimes and doesn't other times. It doesn't frag

 

[Gourmet]

Thanks, guys. I found this thread in the meantime that has helpful data. another thread on this topic

 

[cubdriver84d]

Witnessed squib loads from factory drt 6.5 creed ammo that was purchased in late 2023 or early 2024. There are some other qc issues reported on here from around that time. Maybe they've been resolved though. I think their bullets are great but am hesitant to use any more of their factory ammo. Although I did not have any issues with a few boxes of 223.