Originally Posted by Hesp
Amazing how since it's creation in 1893 the 6.5x55 has successfully been taking moose all over Scandinavia.
If "Karamojo Bell " just before & just after 1900 took over 400 head of every size of African plains game plus elephant with
the 6.5x54MS driving a 160gr RN of the time at 2250fps. . Why is it being asked if a 6.5 anything with the considerably tougher
bullets available today can take heavy tough game. The rest of the word has know for over 125 yrs of the dependably of the
6.5 on heavy game. Why are US shooters just now realizing it.


Ive heard it from hunters and PHs alike on forums...that animals today are 'smarter' than they were around turn of 19th century
and you need something more to 'outsmart' them.!!...LOL... whistle

BUT it should be pointed out WDM Bell used .256 bore FMJ/solids on elephant and other dangerous game
and the dude was extraordinarily proficient and consistent in placing them correctly.

-Bulletproof and Waterproof don't mean Idiotproof.