Federal 6.5 Backcountry?

[Andouille]

I think we will find that it will perform very much like a 6.5 PRC or 270 on bigger game like Elk. That will eliminate the "needs-more" issue.

Exactly, and maintaining reasonable effective range for shorter barrels used with suppressors.

Anyone saying that +Peak is not needed for 6.5 CM is also implying that any larger 6.5mm cartridge (6.5 PRC, 6.5 RPM, 6.5-300) is also irrelevant. Ironically, those criticizing +Peak probably also own larger "unnecessary" calibers. Last I checked, we're in a capitalist, free market economy where you can buy the V8 truck even if a V6 is available. Nobody is being forced to buy +Peak ammo, so why all the butthurt feelings?

 

[Andouille]

Does anyone have any knowledge on if the higher pressure will affect wear on a suppressor out of short barrels (16")?

Likely has a muzzle pressure near that of 6.5 PRC with similar muzzle velocity. One could plug both into quickload or GRT and get a better idea of muzzle pressure, though 6.5PRC may have a longer impulse because of the higher powder capacity and slower burn speed.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Frontal diameter of an expanded 6.5 is 35% smaller compare to a 30 caliber bullet. This is the only issue IMHO. 6.5 has much better ballistics otherwise...which is why it is so awesome for deer sized game and target.

6.5 is absolutely an awesome projectile for deer, sheep, goat and lope. I love it with all my heart.

All of my Swedish, Finnish, and New Zealander friends are going to be so disappointed to find out that they are using such inferior bullets out of their 6.5X55 rifles to kill all of the moose and red stags that they kill every year.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Frontal diameter of an expanded 6.5 is 35% smaller compare to a 30 caliber bullet. This is the only issue IMHO. 6.5 has much better ballistics otherwise...which is why it is so awesome for deer sized game and target.

6.5 is absolutely an awesome projectile for deer, sheep, goat and lope. I love it with all my heart.

Now do the wound channel diameter from a 26 caliber 130 TMK compared to a 30 caliber mono. I'll give you a hint, you're under-gunned with the 30 cal.

 

[gretch6364]

All of my Swedish, Finnish, and New Zealander friends are going to be so disappointed to find out that they are using such inferior bullets out of their 6.5X55 rifles to kill all of the moose and red stags that they kill every year.

6.5x55 is great if you are only shooting 500 lbs red stag and moose. Not the same as a mature bull elk.

 

[TxxAgg]

 

[Remington92]

Took longer than I expected for the foot pound of energy and 6.5 can’t kill elk to show up.

 

[BLJ]

6.5x55 is great if you are only shooting 500 lbs red stag and moose. Not the same as a mature bull elk.

Do you know what a moose is?