Bullet Selection

[carpsniperg2]

http://www.nosler.com/Bullets/Ballistic-Tip.aspx

They have them in the 2012 books so they are out of the works stage and you should be able to get them soon

[TwoSixFourWins]

Midway has them both. I was surprised to see the Ballistic Tip in 140 grain there that is why I asked nosler about it. Have yet to see the new deep curl from speer in 140 grain .264 anywhere. I wish they had the grand slam as well. That bullet is a moose killin' machine in Dad's '06.

[TwoSixFourWins]

How far do you want to shoot?

   


 I'm new to WA and as such have no places to hunt yet so I'm not sure but would like to be prepared for 500 yards if I am comfortable with the No1 as i am with my bolt 264. Who knows I may hunt a place where I never shoot farther than 40 yards. Another reason to have multiple loads.

[elkslayer069]

May i suggest barnes tssx in a weight of your choosing or swift scirocco bullets

[TwoSixFourWins]

Neither one comes in 140 grain.

[bobcat]

Neither one comes in 140 grain.

You don't need 140 grain in a Barnes. 120 grains would be more than enough.

[TwoSixFourWins]

I have yet to go "Unleaded" in the bullet department haha. May get some to try. They are pretty spendy though.

[high country]

If you aren't going to stretch out the distance, the berger might as is not going to shine as bright as if it were long range.  Any of the bullets listed will work great. You will get a lot of input that says you need a premium, but in a 6.5 they are all good performers. I have personally pushed the cup and core bullets 4/4 on elk and at some range I won't post....but they flat work.

[Karl Blanchard]

I have been killing with the hornady interbonds in my 30-06, .270, and 300win for years and all have performed outstanding!  Bonded bullet the same as an accubond but you get hornady quality and customer service and they don't rape you on cost just because the box says nosler on it.  Call em up and ask them for some samples to try!  I will snap some picks from a few that I have recovered.  I use imr4350 for all three calibers.

[Karl Blanchard]

tried 4 times to post a pick but it won't let me

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[Biggerhammer]

The 140 Acubond. It will spanking them good. , the Accubond in my experience acts no different then a Partition upon impact but is a sexier, sleeker, higher BC bullet. Should be about perfection with a .264 Win Mag case behind it and accuracy has come easy for me with the Accubond in .30 cal,.270, 7mm, 6.5, .338 and .375.

I usually carry a Accubond of one diameter another around in my pocket, just to fondle here and there. No joke! I think better when I'm rolling a 260gr .375 Accubond around in my fingers. Gives me perma-grin, thinking of that wonderful sound they make when they hit. Like getting a good two step, full swing with a Conoue paddle and smacking a wet cow on the ass.    Next fall can't get here fast enough!

[W_Ellison2011]

personally wouldn't hunt elk with that small of a load or that small of a rifle.. but to each their own. For a good all around bullet I'd go with the 160 hornady. Reason being. Its the right size for both elk and deer. your rifle should give it good power even down range. Also I've always used hornady ammunition and never had a issue.

[addicted]

buy leaded bullets, lead free bullets just give more power to the anti's.

I've been shooting the mormas for the last couple years on big game and small. They are alright. THey still come apart on some shots.

accubond, partition, or deep curl out of the choices you presented. Toughest for sure.  If you are looking for better long range ballistics then the accubond. If your really fancy in the long range department and dead sure of your aim then the VLD's.

[coachcw]

Hammer Nice analogy !

[addicted]

personally wouldn't hunt elk with that small of a load or that small of a rifle.. but to each their own. For a good all around bullet I'd go with the 160 hornady. Reason being. Its the right size for both elk and deer. your rifle should give it good power even down range. Also I've always used hornady ammunition and never had a issue.

  That 12% lighter bullet just isnt enough.  Heck, here is a 129grainer.