Let's see how a 6.5 130gr Nosler BT muzzle velocity of 2900fps(I don't know if it gets this velocity,I don't own one) compares to my obsolete 30-06 with 168gr Nosler BT muzzle velocity 3036fps(mine will get this) out to 1000yds with a 200yd zero.
You chose the wrong bullets for both your 30-06 and 6.5. Hornady offers a FACTORY loaded 6.5 Creedmoor 147 gr match bullet with a BC of .697 that leaves the muzzle at 2700 fps. At 1000 yards it is still almost 1600 fps with over 800 ft lbs energy with 288" drop. Handily beating your 30-06 load with an additional 234 fps, nearly 300 additional ft lbs energy,18" less drop, and with almost 1/2 the recoil.
BTW, if you had chosen the 178gr Hornady bullet at 2850 from your 30-06 the numbers would be almost identical at 1000 yards. Except for the recoil.
Last edited by JMR40; 05/28/17.
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