I went with the elite iron Sierra as I didn’t want to wait a year just to get in line. I’ve been very happy with its performance. I wish it was a bit lighter but otherwise it’s been great.
I’ve talked to Tyler a few times, he never advocated that the 6.5 was a stopping rifle, or backup rifle. He normally carrys a 338 or 375 ruger for that role.
Compared to a patched round ball in a muzzle loader or stone tipped arrow the 6.5 is a powerhouse in a hunting situation.
Where did the 12ga get this magical reputation as a good backup gun? I would take a 6.5CM any day of the week over a shotgun. I blame fishermen. It’s always fishermen you see carrying a shotgun. I don’t know a single hunting guide that carry’s a shotgun. Without exception it’s a rifle...
Tyler used the 6.5 on purpose because of all the Creedmoor hate out there. It was frankly the perfect choice of situation to use a smaller cartridge. Close range, lots of time to make that perfect shot, and adequate for a carefully placed shot on an unalarned animal.
You give a bear a...
I have a rebarreled m1917 enfield set up as a scout. 286gr partition works wonders on moose. I have a couple of whelens too. Practically there is little difference in on game performance but I’d give the edge to the 9.3 on really big game.
My fast twist 25/06 built on a nula action has a 1-7 KP barrel. They matched the original nula barrel profile. I have been very impressed. It’s very accurate avd has proven to be easy to clean and a tags on the fast side.
I’ve killed a few whitetails with the 124 hammer hunter, also a couple caribou. Performance has been excellent. I’m not a fan of headshots on game, put the hammer hunter in the lungs and you will have a dead deer every time.
I was very disappointed with the tracking on a vx5 HD 3-15 that I had originally bought for my havak 300 win mag. I replaced it with a nxs 2.5-10x42.
I went with the razor LHT for my second havak in 6.5 PRC. The LHT has exceeded all my expectations.
I recently scope a lightweight...
The rifle is complete. I finalized on the Swarovski 3.5-18x44. It weights right at 6 pounds 5 oz. I’ve tried a few loads with 125gr hammers and re25. I got light ejector marks in the brass at 56.5gr for 3160fps. I backed down a half grain and got 3110fps, no pressure signs.
I picked up a...