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I wouldn't shoot any bullet made by Sierra at game animals, just at paper, steel, and/or varmints.
The 130 grain AB would be my bullet of choice. I tend to agree with this. They are very accurate, but I saw several .30 cal bullets perform badly on game years ago and I have not shot them since. Hornady Interlocks are cheaper and have always shot well in any caliber, for me and don't cost as much as the Sierra. I have never been disappointed with their performance on game. If you don't mind spending the extra money, any ammo with Partitions, or Abs in it, is good stuff. The White tail ammo from Hornady is as good as it gets for the price. Just stay away from the dynamite stuff with ssts and amax in it. Those are OK at long range, but will not hold together well at close range for the most part.
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hanco is going all cutting-edge on us without first posting threads on his techno-advances. First, the belted creed, and now the Intermediate Bubba-Buddy. What an innovator..... Well dispite the secrecy, it sure is good to see some industry back in the US of America. It will be exciting to see who builds the first rifles in the new Deep Timber Belted CreedMag Turbo, hoping they come with an integral Bubba Buddy molded into the stock...preferably in Edge fill.
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I'd be looking at the sights and the overall length and handling of the rifle rather than the bullet for up close shots on deer in cover. The OP was asking a simple question as to which bullet to use. Your answer has nothing to do with the question Trystan Why don't you discuss how Tikka machines their stocks again for us...
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They don't look belted to me, just the 'shadow' of the extractor cut.
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I got a new 6.5CM this fall and worked up 140gr loads using Hornady 140gr SST. 80 yard shot through the ribs and he ran 25 yards.
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A that range, does it really matter?
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Another vote for the 130 Accubond. They have done a great job for us in the situations you describe.
Last edited by jdunham; 12/21/17.
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The 130NAB is never a bad choice. Has worked for me on deer and hogs. I also like Steelhead's mention of the 100TTSX. It's bad news at reasonable ranges in my 260.
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Where I hunt my longest open shot would be 75yrds.
Other than you can, why would you want to? A 45-70 is sooooooooo much more effective; no tracking, no wasted blood shot meat, no fuss, no muss.  MM
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