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Decent article, but I despise the title.

Can the 6.5 mm (anything) shoot a 200gr. RN or Silver Tip .308" bullet at 2,600fps?

If the answer is no, then that sort of settles the question, in my opinion, on which is better for moose, elk or the larger ungulates.

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How many people use a 200 gr projectile in a .308?

No doubt, Daryl, you will say, you shoot them at XXXX fps velocity. Judging by your previous posts. But I rarely see or hear of people using 200 gr projectiles in a .308. Yes in a .30-06, which is one reason I think the .30-06 is usually better than a .308, being able to use 180 gr projectiles better, and also 200 and 220 gr projectiles. Even up to 250 gr projectiles, though I have never tried them myself.

I think the .308 shines for hunting use due to its shorter case in semi auto, pump and lever actions. I like my .308 Browning Lever Action for brush hunting. A 180 gr projectile for game such as sambar where precise shots might not be possible. A 150 gr for pigs again for fast shooting. 150 gr for most deer as well.

A 6.5mm not legal for sambar in Victoria, but a 160 gr would work probably quite well. But I think I would limit the 6.5mm with a 140 gr or even 160 gr to more open country where better aimed ahots were more likely. The .308, .30-06, 8mm to 9.3mm for brush hunting and possibly running shots.

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John aka NitroX

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