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Berger Bullets on Game. Specifically 6.5
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<blockquote data-quote="Trnelson" data-source="post: 2071487" data-attributes="member: 42308"><p>Impact velocity is the most salient factor related to bullet performance. I hunt with a few different 6.5's from a 6.5 Grendel to a custom 264win. I personally limit my maximum range to where the impact velocity is more than 1,800 fps. I've used the 130g AR Hybrid, 140 VLD hunting, 140 Hybrid. Take a moment to make sure the meplat tips aren't clogged with a fine needle or an appropriate pin drill and you'll assure proper functioning. </p><p>Everything I've used the 130g AR Hybrid on has had an exit wound from golf ball size to baseball size, depending on impact velocity. It is the easiest bullet to find a load with that I have ever used. At 3,160 fps from my 6.5/06 it is quite effective. The 140g hybrid performs very similarly, just starts out at 2,940 fps. In heavy cover I prefer having an exit wound, personally. I have used them on whitetail deer and feral hogs. </p><p>I have used the 140g VLD hunting bullet quite effectively as well. It seldom demonstrated an exit wound, but internal organ damage is very apparent and dramatic. Simply Devastating. Literally just pour liquified heart and lungs out. No joke. However, I went away from them due to tuning issues as my barrels wear and generally a lack of an exit wound. </p><p>I have not shot the new156g. I have heard very good reports on their performance, but not had any experience with them. I have a stockpile of the 160g Matrix that I am very satisfied with from my rifle capable of sending them effectively. With the potential of a 6.5/300, I would most likely get a box of 156g, and a box of 130g AR Hybrids in case the 156g doesn't show you the accuracy you are looking for. I imagine, with the 130g that 3,450fps would be a realistic and safe. Nothing goes far with a baseball size exit wound.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trnelson, post: 2071487, member: 42308"] Impact velocity is the most salient factor related to bullet performance. I hunt with a few different 6.5’s from a 6.5 Grendel to a custom 264win. I personally limit my maximum range to where the impact velocity is more than 1,800 fps. I’ve used the 130g AR Hybrid, 140 VLD hunting, 140 Hybrid. Take a moment to make sure the meplat tips aren’t clogged with a fine needle or an appropriate pin drill and you’ll assure proper functioning. Everything I’ve used the 130g AR Hybrid on has had an exit wound from golf ball size to baseball size, depending on impact velocity. It is the easiest bullet to find a load with that I have ever used. At 3,160 fps from my 6.5/06 it is quite effective. The 140g hybrid performs very similarly, just starts out at 2,940 fps. In heavy cover I prefer having an exit wound, personally. I have used them on whitetail deer and feral hogs. I have used the 140g VLD hunting bullet quite effectively as well. It seldom demonstrated an exit wound, but internal organ damage is very apparent and dramatic. Simply Devastating. Literally just pour liquified heart and lungs out. No joke. However, I went away from them due to tuning issues as my barrels wear and generally a lack of an exit wound. I have not shot the new156g. I have heard very good reports on their performance, but not had any experience with them. I have a stockpile of the 160g Matrix that I am very satisfied with from my rifle capable of sending them effectively. With the potential of a 6.5/300, I would most likely get a box of 156g, and a box of 130g AR Hybrids in case the 156g doesn’t show you the accuracy you are looking for. I imagine, with the 130g that 3,450fps would be a realistic and safe. Nothing goes far with a baseball size exit wound. [/QUOTE]
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