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Need your pick for big midwest white tail and another pick for Elk. 6.5x55, most likely in front of the reloader powders, have all these on hand and see some easy picks, jsut curious as to the consensus here:
120gr TSX 129gr SST 120gr Sierra Prohunter 140gr VLD 130gr Barnes Original 160gr Hornady RN 140gr Interlock 156gr Oryx 129gr SP Interlock
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140 interlock for both.
the 156 oryx is what im shooting in my swede right now.
worked on this year's buck
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Not listed: Either partition 125-140 TTSX 120+ E-Tip
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Of those listed I'll say, 120TSX or 140 Interlock for deer and elk.
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Of those listed I'll say, 120TSX or 140 Interlock for deer and elk. Those out of those listed, I would also add 140 partition or AB.
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I do have some 130gr Accubonds loaded up.
Looks like the Interlock has a solid foot hold.
Thanks for the alternative not listed bullets, Im not opposed to buying more/different bullets if there are better options out there.
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In my 6.5-06 I'm happy with 123 Amax for practice and coues deer and 127LRX for elk.
Too close for irons, switching to scope...
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I do have 160 Woodleighs shooting very well but keep going back to the 140 vld.
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+1 on the 140 gr Nosler Partition
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The last two on your list are the ones I would try first.
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Of those, the 140 VLD for both and it's not even close.
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I do have 160 Woodleighs shooting very well but keep going back to the 140 vld. If you were satisfied with the 140, why try the 160's?
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Of those listed I'd say the 140 interlock for both would be hard to beat at normal hunting ranges. The 129 interlock is a great whitetail bullet too.
If you plan on shooting longer ranges the 140 VLD would get the nod.
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I do have 160 Woodleighs shooting very well but keep going back to the 140 vld. If you were satisfied with the 140, why try the 160's? If a guy is loony enough to build a 6.5-06, you have to expect a little experimentation. Bear, big whitetails, pronghorns and mountain goats all died fast with great results using the VLDs. So a box full of sub .5 moa 160 Woodleighs reata on the shelf. Maybe shoot a grizzly with them someday.
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I do have 160 Woodleighs shooting very well but keep going back to the 140 vld. If you were satisfied with the 140, why try the 160's? If a guy is loony enough to build a 6.5-06, you have to expect a little experimentation. Bear, big whitetails, pronghorns and mountain goats all died fast with great results using the VLDs. So a box full of sub .5 moa 160 Woodleighs reata on the shelf. Maybe shoot a grizzly with them someday. Indeed. I guess I hadnt given them much thought as I doubt I could push them fast enough out of the Swede. Which brings up another consideration, would anyone change their pick based on the velocity? As in , would you still choose the VLD if it were traveling slower. I know some guys would choose differnt bullet construction depending on the speed at which it impacts.
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140 VLD. Only one you need.
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140 Hdy for everything. Two really aren't needed.
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If you really want two different loads I'd say:
White-tail: 129g Hornady SP Elk: 120g TSX/TTSX
If you just want one I'd try the 120g TTSX, 140g Partition, or 140g Hornady SP (in that order).
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