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As for as a big game hunting ctg. is concerned, the 6.5 pales in the face of the .308 - on big game. I do not consider antelope or deer as big game. When it comes to elk, moose, large bears, I'd rather have the larger diameter bullet, thanks.

If the 6.5 was capable of shooting a .30 cal. 200gr. bullet at 2,550fps to 2,600fps, then it would be equivalent, not better, just equivalent. imho

I fully endorse the 6.5 for smaller game, like deer, antelope, black bears, etc - out to extended ranges (3 to 400yards even)., but not for big and/or dangerous game.

As this was a choice, I picked the larger one. I seriously think .358 is about minimum for the bigger 'stuff'.

Yeah- the .30's will work, even the .270, as long as you can shoot better than Jack - but I prefer larger bullets.

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As was proved by NE member "Orion" a 6.5x54 M-S will work on water buffalo, on our 2005 hunt with Graham Williams of Australian Buffalo Hunters.

Even though a member tried to stop the hunt because he believed it should not be done.

Orion shot TWO water buffalo with three bullets. Though the second bullet for the first water buffalo bull was un-necessary.

Just takes a well aimed bullet to the heart.

Ha ha, Daryl, I agree with your comments however. There are always exceptions.

Big calibre for larger game always equals BETTER, in general terms.