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In terms of recoil, drop, drift, ass, velocity, yada, yada. I figure you gain in one spot, you lose in another.
I'm at 260/123's.......
What say the masses?
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270 / 130's. The classic western load.
264 WM / 140's. A bit more performance for little or no increased recoil.
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There's a bunch that come to mind, but I'm going to settle on the 260/130...8 twist. To me, it gives the most for the least compromises.
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Tough choice.. Maybe my .270, but that is something I am not worrying about..
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6.5 Grendel loaded to bolt action pressures with 123 grainers.
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Totally un-biased opinion here but it would be the 6.5x54 m/s with a 140 to 160 gr bullet.  It has a fair history of game taken throughout it's career.
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.30/06 and 180 gr Nosler Partition.
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400 Whelen. A 400 grain bullet at 2150 fps. The most whomp for the dollar from an 06 case. And still hittable at 300 yards.
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.30/06 and 180 gr Nosler Partition. That was my first thought, but then thought about the 270 win and 130 gr. pills.... Hmmmm..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Gotta be the Hornet. 40 VMax at 3000 fps with less than 13 grains of Lil Gun.
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708 w/162's might be hard to beat. A 270 with 130's is pretty close to a 260 with 130's and 1/3 the powder.
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.30/06 and 180 gr Nosler Partition. That was my first thought, but then thought about the 270 win and 130 gr. pills.... Hmmmm.. Either one will work. 
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Some are missing the part about least. No way a o6 hull full of powder pushing a 180 grain bullet with a low bc is even in the running.
Now that doesn't mean it's not a fantastic chambering and load that's more than capable of doing more than most of us will ever do.
I'm pretty pleased with the 6 creed right now with 105's. For where I live and deer size game it should be pretty efficient in the most least running.
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Nope,killed this Red Hartebeest at around 350 yds with a .30/06 and a 180 gr Nosler Partition. It's not the bc that kills,it's the bullet penetrating to the vital organs and expanding while doing so. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg546/elkhunterinnm/006_zps97d84052.jpg)
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Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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Nope,killed this Red Hartebeest at around 350 yds with a .30/06 and a 180 gr Nosler Partition. It's not the bc that kills,it's the bullet penetrating to the vital organs and expanding while doing so. Be honest... Are you Ingwe's brother????
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Maybe.... 
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I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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