I have a guide friend who calls the 6.5, the "needmore." Says results on Texas and NM big game are dismal and no longer allows hunters to use it. He admits he does not check what bullet they are using, just caliber. IMO, the 6.5 was never meant to be a hunter cartridge, it was designed for long range target shooting. I'd stick with the '06, and might even opt for a 200grain bullet.
Would he allow a client to hunt with a .260 Remington or a 6.5x55?
