They both kill shiiit just fine. 6.5 easier to find ammo for. More new production and used rifles available im sure. Probably twisted better from factory as well

It’s really not going to make or break them whichever way you go

I wouldn’t discount 243 or 6creed if they are recoil sensitive. And a 308 or 260 would do everything you listed also

Do you reload is the big question and should be a big deciding factor

If not 308, 6.5 creed, or 243 should be your options imo

Last edited by kevinJ; 12/05/22.