6.5CM ammunition for Roe sub 200yrds

[AI Maxi]

Hi,
What are we using or recommending for Roe in 6.5 CM, factory or reloading thank you.

 

[tackb]

i use the same bullet for everything , 140gr ELD-M hornady

 

[cjs66]

Not a Creed but 6.5x55, I use Nosler 120gr B/Ts on everything.

 

[monarman]

Rws evo green....

 

[FISH BOY]

Factory 120gr Sako Blade.

 

[jcampbellsmith]

Barnes 100gr TTSX when reloading. In the future intend to try Rws evo green.

Regards

JCS

 

[homer]

i use the same bullet for everything , 140gr ELD-M hornady

Whats the expansion like with the eldm?
Have you tried the eldx and if so do the eldm do less/more damage?

 

[tackb]

Whats the expansion like with the eldm?
Have you tried the eldx and if so do the eldm do less/more damage?

its about perfect in my opinion , fragile enough to open at extended range when it's slowed down a bit yet sturdy enough to do the business at 100m or less although i tend to head shoot that close

i tried the 143gr eld-x and found they firstly didn't shoot as well although still superb and i preferred the 140 performance on game

plus i have two creedmoors , a stalking rifle and a PRS comp gun and i use the same round in both of them

 

[@theroedeerguy]

Excellent Roe round, especially for head and neck shooting.
Chest damage bearable so long as you avoid the shoulders and place your bullet within the ribcage.

 

[NickJ]

Lead or non lead?

 

[DavyG]

Hi,
What are we using or recommending for Roe in 6.5 CM, factory or reloading thank you.

92gr - 156gr. Put in the right place…job done.
Regards,
DG

 

[Foxyboy43]

120gns Sierra Prohunters or 130gns Sierrra Game Changers work very well in the 6.5 (x55SE).

 

[Yorkie]

Not a Creed but 6.5x55, I use Nosler 120gr B/Ts on everything.

Fwiw.
I agree.
I use this bullet in my 6.5x284. A great bullet in my opinion. Shot Roe, Red and Fallow. It just kills really well.

 

[Blench99]

130g sierra game changer

 

[AI Maxi]

Lead or non lead?

Lead,
I am using 147 ELDm’s presently but they seem like too much bullet with a lot of meat damage

 

[Mungo]

Under 200m?

Anything will do.

A well placed frozen pea will kill a roe deer.

 

[Heym SR20]

Under 200m?

Anything will do.

A well placed frozen pea will kill a roe deer.

And does a frozen pea add additional flavour??

 

[Foxyboy43]

Under 200m?

Anything will do.

A well placed frozen pea will kill a roe deer.

Only if it’s a Bird Bullseye….,

 

[Peakeyp628a]

I hope you are ok. I use Yew Tree 114g. Yew Tree Bullets. I think they are the best of the copper bullets I have loaded.

 

[NickJ]

Lead,
I am using 147 ELDm’s presently but they seem like too much bullet with a lot of meat damage

Right, all 6.5CM users I know have gone over to copper so can't help you sorry