Thread: Having that 'best deer hunting cal' argument with a mate. 6.5x55 vs .270win vs 308

Originally Posted by oneipete

Bought my 9,3x62 a few years back,shot it a lot and didnt see it as much worse than my 308.My 12 yr old and 14 yr old also put about 30 rounds through it. Very loud but mild recoil. Both hate the 270 i had but love the 308. Go figure.

After a back accident i have just sold my 9.3 and the 308 as my back cant stand the recoil anymore,can stand the 6.5x55 recoil i got to replace it. Very mild recoil and suppressed,whats not to like ? i am guessing the deer/goats wont know its not up to 270 standards if i do my part right.
Certainly wont be trying a "texas heartshot" like i did with the 9.3 320 grainers.

Dont worry about the 6.5 x 55 not doing the business with a texas heart shot. Only tried it 3 times with the 243. Two deer and one 110 lb boar and it bowled them all over no problem.Back in the day when deer were hard to come by any chance to take one was taken . These days i tend to watch it run away than try that shot now but i was surprised that the whole three handly any meat was ruined and they all fell over pretty quick. Maybe a bit of luck there