Hey all - hoping to glean some wisdom from the group. I'm a long time shooter and bird hunter but am getting ready for my first foray into deer hunting in November through an awesome program we have here in TX that provides mentored hunting opportunities for adult onset hunters.
I recently picked up a Q Fix in 8.6 BLK and an extra proof barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor that I'm hoping to use for this hunt. I didn't buy the rifle explicitly for hunting but I'd love to use it for this first hunt.
Not interested in a debate over which other chambering I would be better suited using. I know a number of folks who hunt in TX that swear by both. Rather am hoping for some advice on selecting which of the two to use and what ammo recommendations people have for either/both chambering.
Hunt is for does and hogs and I've been told most shots are around 100 yards - maybe stretching to 150 tops and mostly from blinds.
I have a Zeiss v8 1.8-14 I'm going to mount on top of the rifle - still evaluating bipod/tripod options but can shoot of bags if needed.
I have a can I can use for the 6.5 but I doubt my 8.6 can gets out of jail in time for the hunt so I'd be shooting unsurpressed with the cherry bomb and a blast diverter if I go with the 8.6.
Thanks in advance for the recos!
I recently picked up a Q Fix in 8.6 BLK and an extra proof barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor that I'm hoping to use for this hunt. I didn't buy the rifle explicitly for hunting but I'd love to use it for this first hunt.
Not interested in a debate over which other chambering I would be better suited using. I know a number of folks who hunt in TX that swear by both. Rather am hoping for some advice on selecting which of the two to use and what ammo recommendations people have for either/both chambering.
Hunt is for does and hogs and I've been told most shots are around 100 yards - maybe stretching to 150 tops and mostly from blinds.
I have a Zeiss v8 1.8-14 I'm going to mount on top of the rifle - still evaluating bipod/tripod options but can shoot of bags if needed.
I have a can I can use for the 6.5 but I doubt my 8.6 can gets out of jail in time for the hunt so I'd be shooting unsurpressed with the cherry bomb and a blast diverter if I go with the 8.6.
Thanks in advance for the recos!