Good evening,
Last year I acquired a Winchester M70 Featherweight in 6.5x55. GUn was in 98% condition and, other than a few scratches on the trigger guard, could have been called NOS.
Anyway, I hunt White tail mostly in East and South Texas. I decided kind of late to use it for deer season, I bought what was available, Remington Core 140g. It dropped a doe right where I shot her with front shot into the boiler room. But when I got to South Texas after xmas and stared at 200+ pound bucks over 150+ yards, it occurred to me that I needed to pay attention to the ammunition I was buying. It never really mattered with the 30-30 and smaller east Texas deer.
I know the 140 grain is standard. But Norma makes a 156g as well. So my question is what is the most effective killer manufactured for this caliber. Right now I am looking at the Nosler 140g Trophy Grade and the Norma 156g
cartridge. I do NOT load my own ammo(I have too many hobbies as it is.)
Any and all feedback on this cartridge is appreciated.
Thanks
Last year I acquired a Winchester M70 Featherweight in 6.5x55. GUn was in 98% condition and, other than a few scratches on the trigger guard, could have been called NOS.
Anyway, I hunt White tail mostly in East and South Texas. I decided kind of late to use it for deer season, I bought what was available, Remington Core 140g. It dropped a doe right where I shot her with front shot into the boiler room. But when I got to South Texas after xmas and stared at 200+ pound bucks over 150+ yards, it occurred to me that I needed to pay attention to the ammunition I was buying. It never really mattered with the 30-30 and smaller east Texas deer.
I know the 140 grain is standard. But Norma makes a 156g as well. So my question is what is the most effective killer manufactured for this caliber. Right now I am looking at the Nosler 140g Trophy Grade and the Norma 156g
cartridge. I do NOT load my own ammo(I have too many hobbies as it is.)
Any and all feedback on this cartridge is appreciated.
Thanks