Took my 6.5-06 AI on one elk hunt but didn't tag out. Carried 160 Woodleigh PP over H1000. They shoot really well. My gun is twisted 1:8. May use it this fall again.
Hey there my friend. Within my stable of 6.5's resides a 6.5-06. Using the Barnes 120gr TSX has proved it very capable of taking elk cleanly with complete pass thru shots. I guarantee your 6.5-06 with your 160gr bullets is well capable of heavy game. Have no doubt!!!! Use it with complete confidence. Me & mine have taken elk with the 260 Rem/6.5x55/6.5-06/264 mag. All one shot kills. We take one to two elk each season.. Once you actually tale elk with your 6.5 you will understand. Just remember a proper sight picture, a squeezed trigger with the bullet properly placed = elk on the ground. Good hunting .
