ORIGINAL: James B
For all around big game, the 140 grain bullet is all you need. I shot a bunch of deer with the 140 grain Hornady's. Mine has taken moose and Black Bear as well. Also with the 140 grain bullets. I have loaded the 160 grain Hornady RN for short range moose and Bear. It will take down about anything that you will find in NA and gives up little or nothing to the 270 and 30-06.
Gives up little or nothing to a 30'06? Sir, Please post some numbers to substanciate this claim. The 6.5x55 is a great deer cartridge and fine Elk/Moose round too.... at short range. However, the last I checked, the 6.5X 55 fired a 160gr bullet at around 2400'/sec. The '06 fires a 220gr bullet at 2600'/sec. At 200-300 yards, this conversation is ludicrous as the '06 bullet has 800'/lbs more energy. As much as I like the Swede, and I own 2 of them, my choice for a cross canyon Elk caliber would be the '06 without a second thought. Regards, Rick.