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Hi otis,

It doesn't surprise me that the 100 grain bullet is most "popular"....as many people believe "fastest is always the best". Personally, in 6.5mm, I believe a 120-125 grain bullet has probably the ideal sectional density for whitetail sized animals. And that is what I use! (Though in the case of the 100 grain partition....the design of the bullet probably compensates for its lack of sectional density.)

I wouldn't worry too much about what is most popular....in my opinion....go with your first instinct and find a good 120-125 grain bullet that shoots well in your gun. And don't look back!

Good luck!

In my last 260 I loaded the 140 grain Hornady Spire point. With my new 260 I am going to start with 120 Sierra pro-hunter. I was impressed with how they performed in the 280. I think if they shoot well in my gun I will settle in with the 125 grain Nosler Partition. If I was going for elk again I would load the 140 grain Barnes X bullet as I saw my buddy drop an elk like a lead ballon with my old 260 and Barnes X bullets.

I don't have a 260 but several of my friends i load for do. The Nosler 125grn Partition is what they both shoot and have had excellent results in both accuracy and performance on deer. I like the 260 and that will be my next rifle.

I use the 120 gr Nosler BT in my savage striker pistol. It works well at the (little) lower velocity.