For deer, any hunting bullet will work. I was listening to a podcast where they were in Africa using 6.5 on plains game. The ammo was standard S & B soft point. It took everything without fail. Even the bigger game.The 120-140gr ELD-M works great on whitetail, as would most any soft point/hunting bullet.
That would be awesome! Thanks for the help!For deer, any hunting bullet will work. I was listening to a podcast where they were in Africa using 6.5 on plains game. The ammo was standard S & B soft point. It took everything without fail. Even the bigger game.
If you're interested, I can find the episode and post it here.
I'm not sure what podcast system you use. (I use Google podcast.) But search for Going Ballistic with Ryan Cleckner. Episode 57 on July 22, 2018 called Live from Africa.That would be awesome! Thanks for the help!
So far, I love this round! I can't wait to test it out to 200 yards.6.5 Creedmoor 129 gr. InterLock® American Whitetail®
I've used this ammo for the last 3 years and taken at least one deer from 75 to 200 yards from my Ruger American Predator. each season. It shoots flat and true. It has hit hard and expanded enough that most deer are down within 20 yards if I do my part.
Good luck, I'm a big fan of the 6.5 for deer.
You will be happy. I shot 200, 300 and 600 yards in competition, with the 6.5 Mauser, and the .260 Remington. They did great. The Ballistic Coefficients of the average 6.5 bullet are outstanding.So far, I love this round! I can't wait to test it out to 200 yards.
speaking of 6.5 flavors, the Grendel is another fun one.You will be happy. I shot 200, 300 and 600 yards in competition, with the 6.5 Mauser, and the .260 Remington. They did great. The Ballistic Coefficients of the average 6.5 bullet are outstanding.
I am pretty much a fan of the 6.5mm in every flavor.
+1 on the 129gr from hornady.The Hornady American Whitetail 129 grain is a great factory round.
Nosler 120 ballistic tip or 130 accubond also.
Berger factory ammo with 130 hybrid works too.
Good luck!