Thread: Anyone using a 6.5 x 55 with 18 or 19” Barrel

Originally Posted by Lucky

Probably not the best caliber to shorten the barrel up on but my ears need a suppressor , and don’t want it too long as it’s more of a bush gun , need a good bullet for the close stuff in the bush also, do I go heavy or fast mono’s ?

Either will work. For KISS purposes I just run 129 grain sp's for my bush 6.5. Good enough velocity for a slip or cross gully shot and hit plenty hard on deer size game.

I've not been super impressed with the monos I've used. They penetrate super well but end up with a longer tracking job ime over a bit softer bullet. Great for maximising meat recovery though. Plus they are spendy as fark.