What is the a better elk bullet out of a 6.5x55...a 140 NP or a 130 Barnes TSX? Thanks.?

Question

What is the a better elk bullet out of a 6.5x55...a 140 NP or a 130 Barnes TSX? Thanks.?

Answer 1

I can't say anything definitive about those rounds, but any would do if you have a heavy enough bullet (180-200 gr. for instance) and shoot placement is still essential.

Pretty much all factory ammo mushrooms well and will give you the results needed. If you are handloading though, like I said above, shot placement and weight are all you need.

Answer 2

providing you are shooting a modern gun, i'd go with the barnes. you can load it to hyper velocity because of the light weight of the all copper shorter bullet.

if you are shooting a gun that requires a lower pressure chamber, then i'd go with the 140 nosler. lower speed but more bullet.

Answer 3

I suspect you'd have to shoot a few lifetimes' worth in comparison to have a solid opinion.

Answer 4

IMO those are both light even for deer in the areas I hunt. The elk here are close to 800 dressed so I want more knockdown than a round that light.  I use a .30-06 in a 220 grain.