Originally Posted by bamagun01
I’m taking my 16yr old hunting in WY next year for deer and antelope. I hear all the rave about the 6.5cm. What’s y’alls thought on the 6.5? He currently shoots a 30-30 for deer hunting in AL. and the shots are never more than 100 yards. Thought I’d purchase a “new” caliber for his hunt. I use a 25-06 for distance hunting and love it.
Thanks for your advice.


As posted above the 6.5mm CM is a no brainer for a new hunter.

Ammo selection is great and will only get better and he will never outgrow the round.


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