Yeah, the 6.5x54 being about the same as the Grendel ain't a bad thing. I started both my son's out with 6.5x55's. My 8 yo took a 250 lb PA whitetail with his shooting a 100 gr BT at 2600 fps. one shot, DRT.
Been a big fan of the 6.5's for ever. Currently shoot the 6.5 Grendel, .260, 6.5x55, 6.5x57, and 6.5x65. Been thinking of turning one of my Husqvarna 1640's into a .264 Winnie.
My next project will be to rebarrel a Norwegian Krag. It was sporterized but the bore is rough. That's be a fun one.
