grahamch Posted November 9, 2021 Report Share Posted November 9, 2021 Am in the process of applying for my FAC to start stalking. Am l better getting a 243 as will mainly be after Roe, or should I go for something like a 6.5x55 to future proof against change to non lead bullets? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weihrauch17 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 6.5 X 55 definitely, great on Roe and all other Deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger687 Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 My choice would be a .270, maybe a 30.06 as they have a boatload of case capacity. Could always consider .308 - pretty common calibre and there's already a fair amount of non-lead on offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 24, 2022 Report Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Avoid 243 if future proofing for LF. Suggest 30 cal, either 308 or 30-06 or 6.5CM or 6.5 x55. Better LF bullet choice and ballistics than the options for .243 of the ones above, 308 will give better efficiency than 30-06 with a slight disadvantage to MVs but for all UK stalking it's more than enough. Ditto for the 6.5CM. Efficient cartridge allowing long for cal bullets to be loaded; Less powder space compared with 6.5 x 55 but still enough for LF options. Edited August 24, 2022 by Savhmr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted August 26, 2022 Report Share Posted August 26, 2022 I don’t stalk deer 🦌 my friend does he bought a 6x5x55 absolutely loves the calibre for red deer-Sika He also uses it at a target 🎯 club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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