"Softest" 120gr 6.5 Creedmoor bullet?

[RevJim]

Maybe some of you guys can answer my question? I want to try and stick with a 120 in a 6.5 Creedmoor for coyotes, varmints. I've only shot bigger caliber Match bullets and they just zinged through ala FMJ. Not saving fur, just unnecessary pain/misery for Wiley!

 

[venatic]

120 Hornady ELD-M should be fine.

 

[Dmagna]

Sierra make a 100 gr varmint bullet, that will put a world of hurt on a yote.

 

[Deleted member 48126]

I used a 147 grain ELDM. Hit it in the neck. Fell like a sack of potatoes. Didn't flinch once.

 

[highbrow]

140 ballistic tips work well. 120s should be better.

 

[MagnumManiac]

I like plain Jane 120gr Nosler Ballistic Tips in both my 6.5x55 and 6.5x47, they are extremely accurate and soft enough for foxes and the like here in Australia land.

Cheers.

 

[J E Custom]

My vote would be the 120 grain ballistic tip also. This is a proven performer @ lower velocities (1400 to 1800) and upwards of 3200 ft/sec. I have also used the 123 grain ELD's and the SST's but preferred the 120's. Use which everyone that shoots the best in your rifle.

J E CUSTOM

 

[hunter67wa]

120 Nosler BT

 

[Tiny Tim]

^^^^^^^^+1 Too bad they dont make one in their varmint line

 

[twister]

I fold them up with 140's no problem.

 

[RT2506]

As has been said the Sierra 100 gr HP is a bomb. I ran it 3000 fps out of my 6.5x55 on some ground hogs and it red mist and scattered pieces. It was VERY ACCURATE.

 

[Gord0]

Lots of good recommendations above. The Speer gold dot 120gr may be another one to try.