Thanks for all the kind words.
CoyotePup, it will be a deer rifle for me, but as stated, they are used for much larger game elsewhere in the world.
Archerman, I, too have heard of the "magic" of the 6.5. I believe that it is because of the high sectional density of the 6.5 bullet, that is so effective.
I keep hearing that the 125gr Partition is the way to go, so I've got some on the way along with some Sierras and some brass.
Charlie