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Yes, the 6.5mm Creedmoor is A GOOD CHOICE for hog or wild boar hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. Let’s look at those assumptions a bit closer in the following table.
The 6.5 Creedmoor balances power and recoil better than almost any other cartridge on the market. The .270 Win. doesn’t get enough love these days, but it could easily take the .308’s spot as the best all-around pig round.
The 6.5 Creedmoor works astoundingly well on varmints, feral hogs, pronghorn, whitetails, mule deer, black bears, and even on animals as large as kudu, elk, and moose. Here are five of the...
Best for ARs: Federal Fusion MSR 150-grain .308 Win. Best for Night Hunting with Thermals: Nosler 140-grain Partition 6.5 Creedmoor. Best Budget: Winchester Super X Power Point 130-grain .270 Win. Best for Ammo Availability: Federal Power-Shok 150-grain SP .308 Win.
Yes, the 6.5 Creedmoor can be used for hog hunting at any time, provided it complies with local hunting laws. 14. Does the 6.5 Creedmoor have sufficient energy for hunting hogs? Yes, the 6.5 Creedmoor delivers ample energy for hunting hogs when using appropriate ammunition.
The 6.5 Ceedmoor is an excellent all-around cartridge for deer sized game including feral hogs. Maximizing heavy for caliber (.26 caliber) bullets with high ballistic coefficients make the Creedmoor effective on game at further distances. The 6.5 Creedmoor maintains over 1000 ft-lbs of energy beyond 550 yards.
Available calibers include 22-250 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .308 Win. A lightning-fast and buttery smooth action combined with a relatively high capacity makes the Impulse Predator an ideal bolt gun for those who want to try their hand at taking on multiple pigs at once.
Frankly, the 6.5 Creedmoor is an ideal cartridge for black bear. A great black bear cartridge needs to do a lot of damage, be accurate, and allow you to shoot it well, without excessive recoil. From my limited experience, and Freel’s extensive experience, the 6.5 Creedmoor checks all of those boxes. “Black bears are not hard to kill.
A good 6.5 Creedmoor bullet for hunting will weigh between 120-140 grain for deer, mule deer, feral hogs, and other medium-sized game between 51-300lbs. If you’re going after larger game like Elk and Moose (300-1000lbs), we’re looking for a little more weight to get more penetration.
6.5 Creedmoor is an excellent choice for hog hunting. As long as the bullet is placed properly, it can quickly dispatch even large hogs. It works well for headshots or shoulder shots.