Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters 6.5 mm's for hunting?

I have a pre-64 Model 70 in 264 with the 26" barrel and recoil is very mild with 140gr. bullets. Rifle is pretty heavy with a 3X12 Burris Signature. I'd say it's about on par with a 30-06 and 150 grainers.