6.5 creedmoor ammo

[7MAG]

For those who live in the US or have hunted in africa with a 6.5 creedmoore, what is your go to ammo. Extra points if you have pictures of its performance on game

 

[Hodge4394]

Ive had good results with Norma 140gr on black bear (Canada) . Dropped this spring bear in its tracks (155 yds downhill).

 

[Andrew62]

I took 25 animals in SA several years ago using my 6.5 creedmoor, I used 120 grain Barnes TTSX. For the most part I shot many springbucks, I also took lechwe, fallow deer and gemsbuck.

At this point there are several great ammo options for the creedmoor.

 

[GOLK09]

I reload but have been getting excellent results with the 140 Hornady ELD.

 

[Goat416]

Hornady Precision Hunter 143gr ELD-X .

It shoots great groups out of both of my Creedmoor's and the ELD-X bullets have been reliable performers.

 

[slam8031]

I second the 143 ELD X. I have a write up this year with my most recent hunt. Kudu, one shot, bush buck one shot, and four tiny ten and a 400 yard shot on a Vaal rheebok.

 

[slam8031]

Thread 'SOUTH AFRICA: In pursuit Of The Tiny 10….'

Jun 26, 2025

I just returned from my first hunt dedicated to the tiny 10. In 2012 I shot my first of the group with a nice representative steenbok in the Limpopo valley. In 2021 I took a Damara Dik Dik while in pursuit of leopard in Namibia. The 375 h and h was a bit much for the Damara so I was only able to salvage a table top shoulder mount. Soon after I started working on a plan with Tienie Bamberger of Warthog Safaris to pursue 6 more of the tiny 10 over 10 days. I posted here to ask opinions about weapon choice and ended up going with a tikka 6.5 creedmoor with 143 grain ELDX (not match)...

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[7MAG]

Ive had good results with Norma 140gr on black bear (Canada) . Dropped this spring bear in its tracks (155 yds downhill).

Norma Oryx or whitetail?

 

[Hodge4394]

Norma Oryx or whitetail?

Norma whitetail. I havent been able to find Oryx here.

 

[pilar]

Never had one in Africa, in NA I run Sellier & bellot 120gr ( ttsx)
Remington 129gr tipped core-lok on deer , hogs, aoudad ,
It will do anything thing a .243 can do but only better !! Knowing it’s limitations is a huge plus. I am definitely not a Hornady ELDX fan boy ( they are pretty soft and have limited shot placement for larger game )

 

[CurtisDees]

I reloading great results using hornady 140 grain sst coues whitetail at 266 yards hits hard 1 shot

 

[dchum]

Never had one in Africa, in NA I run Sellier & bellot 120gr ( ttsx)
Remington 129gr tipped core-lok on deer , hogs, aoudad ,
It will do anything thing a .243 can do but only better !! Knowing it’s limitations is a huge plus. I am definitely not a Hornady ELDX fan boy ( they are pretty soft and have limited shot placement for larger game )

Again, S&B does not load a TTSX.

They do offer a copper projectile. But it is not a TTSX bullet. I know you and I have talked about that but just for the sake of clarity for other readers.

For OP, The 127gr barnes LRX would be a good factory loaded option for sure. If your rifle likes it of course

 

[pilar]

Again, S&B does not load a TTSX.

They do offer a copper projectile. But it is not a TTSX bullet. I know you and I have talked about that but just for the sake of clarity for other readers.

For OP, The 127gr barnes LRX would be a good factory loaded option for sure. If your rifle likes it of course

You are correct they are TXRG not ttsx , technically

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Sellier & Bellot TXRG

• Manufacturer: Sellier & Bellot.
• Design: The TXRG (eXergy Blue) is also a modern, lead-free, solid copper hunting bullet with a blue polymer tip and a boat-tail base.
• Performance: The design is intended to offer reliable expansion and deep penetration, similar to other all-copper designs. The tip is also designed to enhance expansion at all ranges and provides a flat trajectory.
• Weight Retention: Like the TTSX, its solid copper construction is designed for maximum weight retention.

And yes the 127 LRX is a excellent option for 6.5 size calibers

 

[Daisy]

I like the tipped fusion bullets. I used tipped 6.5prc ( 2800mv) on my elk with great results. I used non tipped fusion from 308 on my plains game in 2023

 

[pilar]

I like the tipped fusion bullets. I used tipped 6.5prc ( 2800mv) on my elk with great results. I used non tipped fusion from 308 on my plains game in 2023


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I’m a fusion fan , it’s getting harder to find bonded bullets in factory loads,