Now that you mention it, Steve - I-too have a 6.5, but mine is a Swede, mil-spec sights, but I probably will put a black stock on it.

It has a new-like barrel - so I guess I should load up some 160's as I have both Hornady and Sierra- for testing. It might be fun to pack that one this fall and leave the scopes at home.

I am still thinking in terms of my .45/70 Marlin with 450gr. FN's or the .50/95 Winchester with the 350fr, FN's. I was able to get to the 1,000 meter AR500 buffalo with the .50/95's ladder sight, but ran out of ammo before ringing his chimes.