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Why the 6.5 caliber?
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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 112174" data-source="post: 1780462"><p>I am a 6.5 cm owner. I also own 2 6.5 x 55's and a 6.5 x 54 with another one of those on graph paper for planning. Are any of these cartridges the best? I am sure that many other cartridges and calibers are stronger in some area of consideration. I like the moderate 6.5's and the 7 x 57 because they remind us that a lot of performance on game can be had without magnum velocities, powder charges, muzzle blast, and recoil. The .300 Savage fit in there as well. You can out shoot these cartridges with more powder but not by much without more bang, more $$, more brass wear and tear, more kick. A rifleman with one of these calibers can do a lot of good work from near to far without a lot of fuss. Good bullets going 2700 to 2800 fps get the job done without chopping up a lot of venison. It is easy to shoot them well. I have a 30'06, a 35 Whelen and find them most satisfying at about the same velocity with a good bullet. </p><p>Smaller calibers struggle to shoot bullets heavy enough for elk and moose, more powerful cartridges pre-chew the venison. I like moderate cartridges that are easy to shoot and still get the job done with good bullet placement and some woodsmanship. Precision can be had with any of these calibers. Such precision is not necessary to shoot game at moderate distances, but it sure is comforting. If I don't do my part, which grows more frequent as the years roll by, a sub-moa rifle compensates for some of my short-comings. I may not shoot enough to wear out a barrel, but maybe my grandson will still be shooting my 6.5's or the Whelen when I have gotten to the point where I have to sit on the porch. Then again, my 6.5 swede will probably still be on duty in my hands. Get closer, shoot well, and enjoy the firearm whatever it may be. Regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted member 112174, post: 1780462"] I am a 6.5 cm owner. I also own 2 6.5 x 55's and a 6.5 x 54 with another one of those on graph paper for planning. Are any of these cartridges the best? I am sure that many other cartridges and calibers are stronger in some area of consideration. I like the moderate 6.5's and the 7 x 57 because they remind us that a lot of performance on game can be had without magnum velocities, powder charges, muzzle blast, and recoil. The .300 Savage fit in there as well. You can out shoot these cartridges with more powder but not by much without more bang, more $$, more brass wear and tear, more kick. A rifleman with one of these calibers can do a lot of good work from near to far without a lot of fuss. Good bullets going 2700 to 2800 fps get the job done without chopping up a lot of venison. It is easy to shoot them well. I have a 30'06, a 35 Whelen and find them most satisfying at about the same velocity with a good bullet. Smaller calibers struggle to shoot bullets heavy enough for elk and moose, more powerful cartridges pre-chew the venison. I like moderate cartridges that are easy to shoot and still get the job done with good bullet placement and some woodsmanship. Precision can be had with any of these calibers. Such precision is not necessary to shoot game at moderate distances, but it sure is comforting. If I don't do my part, which grows more frequent as the years roll by, a sub-moa rifle compensates for some of my short-comings. I may not shoot enough to wear out a barrel, but maybe my grandson will still be shooting my 6.5's or the Whelen when I have gotten to the point where I have to sit on the porch. Then again, my 6.5 swede will probably still be on duty in my hands. Get closer, shoot well, and enjoy the firearm whatever it may be. Regards [/QUOTE]
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