6.5 varmint bullet

G

Grizz

New member
Hey all! I've got a 6.5 X 257 Roberts that I have loaded with Sierra 85 gr. HPs, velocity approx. 3100 fps. I figured these would make good loads for woodchucks. They are accurate enough, and I have only shot 1 so far, but I was a little disappointed in the terminal effects. Made a 1 1/2" exit hole, instant death with insides jelly. Dead is dead, but I though they would be a little more explosive than this. Would the Hornady 95 gr. Vmax be more explosive? There are lots of houses around these parts and want to minimize the chances of a ricochet, etc. The Sierra bullet just stayed together better than I thought it would. Anyone use the 6.5 Vmax?
 
I use a 95 gr. Vmax in my .260 Rem.....very similar ballistics as your Bob. Thus far only prairie dogs have felt the wrath of the max. Very violent and as accurate as the Sierra.
 
Back
Top