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tahunua001 · October 15, 2016, 04:39 PM

I've been hunting with a 6.5 grendel for the last 3 years. for the last 3 years, including this morning I have gotten deer with 125gr and less ammo, most were with 123gr ssts which are travelling at nearly the same velocity as a 123 from a 7.62x39mm. all were 150 yards and less. I even took a 200 pound elk calf with it, you'll do just fine with a x39. I've taken deer with far less, even a 9mm once upon a time.

oh, and since I've now met my quota for meat in the freezer, I am now planning on spending the rest of hunting season with a SKS loaded with 123gr SSTs so go figure.

October 15, 2016, 04:39 PM	#13
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	I've been hunting with a 6.5 grendel for the last 3 years. for the last 3 years, including this morning I have gotten deer with 125gr and less ammo, most were with 123gr ssts which are travelling at nearly the same velocity as a 123 from a 7.62x39mm. all were 150 yards and less. I even took a 200 pound elk calf with it, you'll do just fine with a x39. I've taken deer with far less, even a 9mm once upon a time. oh, and since I've now met my quota for meat in the freezer, I am now planning on spending the rest of hunting season with a SKS loaded with 123gr SSTs so go figure. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin