All three are fine. The Creedmoor will easily have the most factory ammo available, followed by the 7-08 then the .260.
The 7-08 with 140s has always had nearly the same recoil for me as my .270s with 130s. Not much of a difference at all.
If you’re hand loading, the 6.5 Creedmoor and the 120 NBT is tough to beat at those ranges. Kicks about like a .243 with 100s, as well.
If you shoot factory fodder, several of the rapid-expansion offerings in 120-130gr are absolutely devastating on deer. I’ve used the 125 Winchester Deer Season XP and 129 Browning BXR with very impressive results. These two loadings have me seriously thinking about not loading my own deer ammo for the rifle.
If you need to shoot elk and moose, pick a good 140-class lead bullet or a Barnes 120 TTSX or 127 LRX and bring a sharp knife.
Last edited by seattlesetters; 09/04/19.
