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6.5 Sherman vs 6.5-300 Wby Mag?
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<blockquote data-quote="Milepost" data-source="post: 1492046" data-attributes="member: 104022"><p>In a long action rifle I would agree and if your intentions are medium sized deer and smaller I would say that any of the fast 6mm-7mm cartridges will give an experienced hunter a DRT humane kill.</p><p>I like the the 6.5 for the same reason that they are popular in PRS... Recoil management and great external ballistics out to 1000 yards, especially in the thin mountain air.</p><p>The 7mm's work great for cow elk, mule deer, caribou and equally so are the 6mm's for antelope thru whitetail deer. The 6.5 is right smack dab in the middle and IMO seems to be the best compromise to do both jobs well.</p><p>As far as which cartridge is better for the OP? The 6.5 Sherman would be my pick. Under a 1000 yards they will both do the same job. Availability of brass, the price to load plus barrel life would be my main factors for making a choice. Powder selection and availability is also much better when loading the 6.5 Sherman too...</p><p></p><p>Good luck with your choice... Go out and practice often and then fill your freezer with game meat!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Milepost, post: 1492046, member: 104022"] In a long action rifle I would agree and if your intentions are medium sized deer and smaller I would say that any of the fast 6mm-7mm cartridges will give an experienced hunter a DRT humane kill. I like the the 6.5 for the same reason that they are popular in PRS... Recoil management and great external ballistics out to 1000 yards, especially in the thin mountain air. The 7mm's work great for cow elk, mule deer, caribou and equally so are the 6mm's for antelope thru whitetail deer. The 6.5 is right smack dab in the middle and IMO seems to be the best compromise to do both jobs well. As far as which cartridge is better for the OP? The 6.5 Sherman would be my pick. Under a 1000 yards they will both do the same job. Availability of brass, the price to load plus barrel life would be my main factors for making a choice. Powder selection and availability is also much better when loading the 6.5 Sherman too... Good luck with your choice... Go out and practice often and then fill your freezer with game meat! [/QUOTE]
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