deer/elk combo cartridge for wife

[Andy L]

6.5x55 Hand Down. To be specific, CZ550 American. I cant say enough about it.

Whats not to like? Trajectory similar to 270. Penetration simialar to a 180gr 30cal, with 129gr bullets, even more with 140gr or 160gr. Recoil less than most 243s, with 129gr.

I dont know why this isnt more popular here in the US. I bought one for my son and will own one myself soon. They are the perfect combo gun, IMO.

Of course theres a hitch, aint there always? You pretty much need to handload for it to maximimze performance. Factory ammo is loaded to very low pressures due to the old mausers floating around and peoples ignorance to not poke hot ammo in them. But with the CZ, I have played with it enough that I am all most shooting compressed loads out of it with no pressure signs at all. Anyhow, you do need to handload.