I had several 6.5's over the years and they are great. I still have a .260 and it is really hard on deer. I don't bother to reload for it, so I have only used 140 grain bullets. The Remington's work great. I never bothered to reload because the magazine well is not long enough for 160 grain bullets. I use 160 grain bullets in my 6.5x55 and it knocks them sideways on a broadside shot. I would think a .260 loaded with 160 grain bullets would be more than enough for even the biggest animal in the deer family.
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