Thread: Is a 6.5x55 enough gun for Thar

Originally Posted by Husky1600

I've been fortunate enough to be in on a few hundred tahr kills and can assure you that a 6.5 is ample. As has been said above, shot placement is the most important, regardless of calibre. And dont think you have to emulate the Duley's - there forte is long range, your average tahr hunter is less than 300. No need for the long shots, you've still gotta go and recover them so may as well close the distance before you pull the trigger. Take the 6.5 and hunt with confidence, you will not be disappointed.

Thanks mate, that's good advice, also mentioned by Pongo