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bamaranger · January 14, 2019, 12:17 AM

I'll qualify these comments with the fact that I do not own a 6.5 CR. My only experience 6.5 is observing and listening to a pals comments regards the .260 Rem he hunts.

But in reviewing your data from this past season, I wonder if you really need the premium ELD-X "long range" type bullet for what appears to me woodlot hunting for average size whitetails. You don't mention internal damage on your kills, but the small exits make me wonder if you couldn't stand some more velocity and expansion courtesy of lighter, "softer" bullets.

Were I to hunt a 6.5CR, I think I would explore the midrange weights in the 125-130 range, provided accuracy was acceptable.

January 14, 2019, 12:17 AM	#4
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	comment I'll qualify these comments with the fact that I do not own a 6.5 CR. My only experience 6.5 is observing and listening to a pals comments regards the .260 Rem he hunts. But in reviewing your data from this past season, I wonder if you really need the premium ELD-X "long range" type bullet for what appears to me woodlot hunting for average size whitetails. You don't mention internal damage on your kills, but the small exits make me wonder if you couldn't stand some more velocity and expansion courtesy of lighter, "softer" bullets. Were I to hunt a 6.5CR, I think I would explore the midrange weights in the 125-130 range, provided accuracy was acceptable.