survey of premium 6.5mm hunting bullets

hoppes-no9 · April 16, 2009, 02:07 AM

I just bought a 6.5x55 rifle and (like a kid in a candy store) I've been collecting info on premium hunting bullets for deer and elk. I put together the table below to help with my choices, and thought it might be useful to others. I limited it to 120+ grain bullets, and left off standard designs (Interlocks, GameKings, etc.). In cases where I found conflicting B.C. numbers, both are indicated. Prices are the best I could find at Midway, Powder Valley, and Grafs. Feedback/corrections are welcome.

steve4102 · April 16, 2009, 08:00 AM

I've found nothing better than the 140gr Partition for my 6.5x55s. Oh, looky they are on sale right now for less than $16/box.
http://www.shootersproshop.com/index...&s=150&t=6.5mm

Demaiter · April 16, 2009, 02:03 PM

what does it mean by factory seconds?

If they are still good - I assume they are are, those are a hell of a deal!

The cheapest I've seen them are $49 Canadian for 50 (I am assume not factory seconds.)

taylorce1 · April 16, 2009, 03:22 PM

Those are seconds which is fine by me as I've never been able to tell the difference between them and the first runs out of my rifles. I've got a bunch of 6.5 stuff built up but no rifle to shoot it in until my rifle gets back from the smith. I would buy a few bags of these bullets and give them a try, since you want premium bullets only.

Don't discount standard hunting bullets as well. At the speeds that the 6.5X55 pushes the 120+ bullets they work just fine. I've even got a few boxes of 160 grain Round Nose to try in my 6.5 when it gets back.

Shoney · April 16, 2009, 03:35 PM

I've shot quite a few deer and antelope with a 6.544 Swedish Mauser. It would put down animals with athority. I never did use it for elk, as it was iron sights and 20" barrel.

I have never had good luck getting Barnes bullets to shoot accurately in any rifle. It took over $400 in Barnes bullets to figure that out. I would strongly recommend the Nosler partiton for elk.

Although I do not recommend the 6mm Rem for elk, I have taken 5 elk with my 6mm using 100 gr Partitions. Hunting deer in the late season with the 6mm, I would happen on an elk, and with very careful shot placement, never shooting over 200 yards, all were one shot kills. With that knowledge, I have no doubt that the 6.5 140 Partiton will do the job on elk.

SuperTodd · April 17, 2009, 09:08 AM

I like nosler 140 partions and 130 accubonds in my 264 wm

Gewehr98 · April 17, 2009, 01:25 PM

But I've done a fair amount of hunting using the 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip in my 6.5-06.

It's a very accurate bullet with good B.C. numbers, and I've used it to 1000 yards for F-Class/tactical matches, too.

April 16, 2009, 02:07 AM	#1
hoppes-no9 Member Join Date: September 16, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 23	survey of premium 6.5mm hunting bullets I just bought a 6.5x55 rifle and (like a kid in a candy store) I've been collecting info on premium hunting bullets for deer and elk. I put together the table below to help with my choices, and thought it might be useful to others. I limited it to 120+ grain bullets, and left off standard designs (Interlocks, GameKings, etc.). In cases where I found conflicting B.C. numbers, both are indicated. Prices are the best I could find at Midway, Powder Valley, and Grafs. Feedback/corrections are welcome.

April 16, 2009, 03:35 PM	#5
Shoney Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2002 Location: Transplanted from Montana Posts: 2,311	I've shot quite a few deer and antelope with a 6.544 Swedish Mauser. It would put down animals with athority. I never did use it for elk, as it was iron sights and 20" barrel. I have never had good luck getting Barnes bullets to shoot accurately in any rifle. It took over $400 in Barnes bullets to figure that out. I would strongly recommend the Nosler partiton for elk. Although I do not recommend the 6mm Rem for elk, I have taken 5 elk with my 6mm using 100 gr Partitions. Hunting deer in the late season with the 6mm, I would happen on an elk, and with very careful shot placement, never shooting over 200 yards, all were one shot kills. With that knowledge, I have no doubt that the 6.5 140 Partiton will do the job on elk. __________________ I pledge allegiance to the Flag - - -, and to the Republic for which it stands….Our Forefathers were brilliant for giving us a Republic, not a democracy! Do you know the difference??? and WHY?http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissue...les.asp?id=111

April 17, 2009, 09:08 AM	#6
SuperTodd Member Join Date: January 27, 2008 Location: southern Oregon Posts: 52	I like nosler 140 partions and 130 accubonds I like nosler 140 partions and 130 accubonds in my 264 wm

April 17, 2009, 01:25 PM	#7
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Not in your comparison... But I've done a fair amount of hunting using the 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tip in my 6.5-06. It's a very accurate bullet with good B.C. numbers, and I've used it to 1000 yards for F-Class/tactical matches, too. __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

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April 16, 2009, 08:00 AM	#2
steve4102 Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,952	I've found nothing better than the 140gr Partition for my 6.5x55s. Oh, looky they are on sale right now for less than $16/box. http://www.shootersproshop.com/index...&s=150&t=6.5mm

April 16, 2009, 02:03 PM	#3
Demaiter Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2008 Posts: 242	what does it mean by factory seconds? If they are still good - I assume they are are, those are a hell of a deal! The cheapest I've seen them are $49 Canadian for 50 (I am assume not factory seconds.)

April 16, 2009, 03:22 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Those are seconds which is fine by me as I've never been able to tell the difference between them and the first runs out of my rifles. I've got a bunch of 6.5 stuff built up but no rifle to shoot it in until my rifle gets back from the smith. I would buy a few bags of these bullets and give them a try, since you want premium bullets only. Don't discount standard hunting bullets as well. At the speeds that the 6.5X55 pushes the 120+ bullets they work just fine. I've even got a few boxes of 160 grain Round Nose to try in my 6.5 when it gets back.