Hello from Ireland

Gareth

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Hi,

I am new member I grew up in South Africa mainly hunted in the Limpopo area, I have been fortunate to hunt wild boar and Mouflon in Hungary and I mainly hunt Sika deer in Ireland.

Regards
 
Hi Gareth, welcome to AH !
 
Welcome to AH!
 
Welcome to AH Gareth.

Share some of your trophies with us when you get a moment.
 
Welcome to AH Gareth!!
 
I wanted to get a bit of real world advice on the 6.5X55, I am in the market for a new rifle(trading in my .243) so I am looking for a calibre that has adequate velocity and energy out to 400 yards and will result in relativity quick death of game up to 300lb, taking into account proper shot placement.

I understand the benefits the 6.5X55 offers with a very high BC, SD and low recoil but will it deliver what is required for a clean kill at 400 yards with a 140 grain factory round(Norma Nosler partition)? I am also considering a .270 but I already have a 30-06 that everyone know is a very versatile round so I was hoping to choose a calibre that can be used on deer but would have the capability of been used light weight mountain rifle.
 
The 308 would do the trick for you!
 
Welcome!
 
Thanks for the warm welcoms and suggestions, the 7x57 would be a close match to the 6.5x55 but you have the option of a heavier bullet so with a 170 grain bullet you have about 10% more energy at 300 yards! I haven't really consider the 308 because I already have the 30-06 but it's something to consider
 
Welcome to AH!
 
welcome to AH , gareth enjoy the site
 
Welcome from Minnesota USA
 
Welcome to AH Gareth! Enjoy the site.
 
Welcome to AH Gareth!
 
Welcome to AH.

All the best from Romania!
 

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