I've got a Tikka 6.5 Creed that was chopped to 18.5 for a suppressor. It shoots everything well that I have tried in it except for for a Horn 129 SP. Chopping from 24.5 to 18.5 lost about 150 fps with existing loads including 129 SST and 127 LRX. I am concerned about expansion with the LRX with a muzzle velocity of 2650.

I'm looking for thoughts on a good bullet for cow elk/deer. At lower velocity, I'm betting all the lead bullets will behave well, even the 'soft' SST. I'm not shooting at game beyond 400 yds and velocity for the 127 LRX should get me there with 2000 fps remaining velocity. A 120 TTSX will start about 100 fps faster buty gets caught up by the LRX at ~400 AND it's a harder bullet too. I'm thinking a 130 Accubond may be perfect but cannot find any to try.

Any 1st hand experience with a slower 6.5? Thanks

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