I love my 6.5 swede but for a grandchild or child of my own I would go 6.5 creedmoor everytime. It gives them the option of tons of widely available shelf ammo in stores all across America. Should the youngster decide not to reload they are not stuck in what could be a tight situation

Good bullets properly placed always work, but not everyone knows what good bullets are, or can reliably place them in the field