Just got back from S. Africa. Our PH was doubtful when my son showed up with his new Tikka T3X stainless lite 6.5 Creedmoor. Ph had heard all the hype, but never had a client use one. My son took Sable, Warthog, Kudu, Blue Wildebeest and Mountain Reedbuck all one shot kills other than the Blue Wildebeest that just stood there after the first shot. PH counseld my son to shoot just behind the shoulder on each animal with the goal of double lung shots. We used factory 143 grain Precision Hunter ammunition. Light gun, significantly reduced recoil compared to a .270 and the sound is not nearly as bad as the magnums. Shots ranged from 60-220 yards.
Last edited by 1800topsoil; 07/11/18.
