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I purchased a new Kimber the other day in 6.5 Creedmoor. I don’t know much about bullet selection on this round, so I’m looking for some experienced input. I’d like a bullet that will give me pass through shots on mid size southern whitetails. Any recommendations?
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I’ve never had a man bun, but I’ve killed a bunch of deer and pigs with a 6.5x55. My bullet of choice was a 120 gr Corelokt.
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For the record, I’m not fond of the false propaganda for the round. I’m more traditional and was actually looking forward a 308, this one showed up in the form of a deal I couldn’t pass up, so I’m the owner of a caliber I’ve made many snide comments about to my buddies…..lol
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Now 9 cow elk using the 143 gr. ELDX. Myself and others in our hunting party. All broadside shots, and all pass throughs. From 131 yds to 467 yds. CM, PRC, & RPM.
6 using factory CM & PRC ammo, 3 using handloads.
Would work on your WTs.
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From my experience with the ballistically similar 260 Rem. I can say the 125 grain Partition and 129 grain Interlock are good candidates for your stated goal.
What is the false propaganda that bothers you?
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For the record, I’m not fond of the false propaganda for the round. I’m more traditional and was actually looking forward a 308, this one showed up in the form of a deal I couldn’t pass up, so I’m the owner of a caliber I’ve made many snide comments about to my buddies…..lol Yeah, it's funny how people's minds can change when they actually use something rather than reading about it. Done it myself. If someone can't recognize the many fine attributes of this cartridge then they may need to take up professional CornHole or something. Velocities generated by the 6.5CM allow a wide range of bullets to work very effectively on game animals, IME.
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From my experience with the ballistically similar 260 Rem. I can say the 125 grain Partition and 129 grain Interlock are good candidates for your stated goal.
What is the false propaganda that bothers you? Don't forget about the 123 Scenar. Shot pretty well in my Creed, but haven't killed a deer with one. DF
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I haven't loaded/used the Scenar.
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I haven't loaded/used the Scenar. Pat's killed a bunch of stuff with the 139 Scenar and at impressive speeds. He gets good exits. The 123 is accurate and I assume it would be a good WT bullet. I did once have a problem with a 90 gr. Scenar at warp speed out of my .240. That one was too much of a good thing, too expansive, once was enough. The .240 is now a 100 gr. NPT dedicated gun, does super with that one. DF
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I have shot whitetails at moderate ranges (30 to 175 yds) with 120 NBTs, 129 Hornady and 130NABs, all gave pass throughs and good performance.
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From my experience with the ballistically similar 260 Rem. I can say the 125 grain Partition and 129 grain Interlock are good candidates for your stated goal.
What is the false propaganda that bothers you? The false propaganda? Ignorance abounds with this caliber. Folks tell me all the time how it outshoots the traditional calibers (flatter than an ‘06 at hunting ranges, better than a 270, etc) like it’s a dadgum magic wand or something. Appreciate the responses guys. I was able to purchase 7 boxes of ammo when I bought the gun. All Winchester deer season I think 125 grain? I’ll try it first to see how it shoots in the gun, after that I’ll shoot one to see performance and go from there based off you guys responses from experience. I like a rifle that has an exit hole because I’m color blind. Simple math: 2 holes bleed more than 1. Looking forward to trying out the new rifle and caliber.
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From my experience with the ballistically similar 260 Rem. I can say the 125 grain Partition and 129 grain Interlock are good candidates for your stated goal.
What is the false propaganda that bothers you? The false propaganda? Ignorance abounds with this caliber. Folks tell me all the time how it outshoots the traditional calibers (flatter than an ‘06 at hunting ranges, better than a 270, etc) like it’s a dadgum magic wand or something. Appreciate the responses guys. I was able to purchase 7 boxes of ammo when I bought the gun. All Winchester deer season I think 125 grain? I’ll try it first to see how it shoots in the gun, after that I’ll shoot one to see performance and go from there based off you guys responses from experience. I like a rifle that has an exit hole because I’m color blind. Simple math: 2 holes bleed more than 1. Looking forward to trying out the new rifle and caliber. I think you gonna like it. You may even end up on the Creed bandwagon.... DF
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All Winchester deer season I think 125 grain?
Which version, extreme point or copper extreme point?
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The 129 accubond long range has worked very well for me in the 6.5 CM for deer. I'm using a mid-book load so not pushing it for velocity. I've had pass throughs on all but 1 deer, ranges from 20 feet to a touch less than 400 yards. The one non-pass through was the 20 foot shot - behind shoulder, downward angle, hit a rib going in, hit a rib on the other side, under skin on the far side - really wrecked things inside.
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I've shot a few whitetails with the 125 grain Deer Season XP factory ammo. About 1/2 of the deer had 2 holes in them and 1/2 left the bullet under the hide on the off-side or imbeded in the off-side rib cage.
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Not 6.5CM but a near twin inthe 260rem. Have taken four deer with 130gr Accubonds. All pass through. My rifle likes my 130gr handload and Nosler 125gr factory. I would use any factory load with a good bullet. Try some and shoot what your rifle. It may take some time in the off-season due ammo shortages. I have the advantage of being a reloader well stocked with powde, primers and bullets. I stocked up before the crazys started.
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If you want regular pass-throughs, I'd likely lean toward a TTSX, Partition, or Accubond. Having said that, most of your cup/core bullets in the 130-140gr range are probably going to give you pass-throughs most times, unless you are working hard angles. That's where the tougher construction of the premium bullets shines. Like others say, the velocity window of the 6.5CM and the higher sectional density of the 130-140gr stuff is going to yield pretty decent penetration with "regular" bullets.
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I've had good results with Prime ammo and their 130 OTM the only factory ammo I've used in my Creedmoor .
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