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    6.5mm sub 250m bullet recommendations

    As the title suggests I'm looking for 6.5mm bullet recommendations for under 250m.

    I will be using point blank range, no range finder, no bipod, there are no adjustable turrets on the scope and it's a plex reticle (at some point I may measure the sub-tensions and work out drops). The reason for a 130gr preference, less drop and marginal difference in wind drift.

    Quarry: goats up to red deer, maybe sambar. A few assumptions: 120gr will probably be too light for the bigger animals, and a premium bullet shouldn't be necessary.
    Distance: anywhere up to 250m.
    Velocities: ~2650fps for 140gr, ~2750fps for 130gr, and ~2850fps for 120gr.
    Cost: under $100 per 100.

    First hand experience would be useful, any suggestions with justifications are welcome. I've narrow the selection down to a few choices:

    Hornady Interlock SP 129gr: Well constructed, flat base (which may have an advantage inside 300m?), cheap.
    Hornady SST 140gr: Might be bit explosive hence the extra weight.
    Sierra Gameking HPBT 130gr: Supposedly very accurate, heavier construction than the 140gr Gameking but may have excessive meat damage.
    Sierra Gamechanger 130gr: Heavier construction than the 140gr Gameking.

 

 

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