I recently built a 6.5 Creedmoor on a long action, which was my first time Savage build. Well, yesterday evening I had the chance to try it on what we call a "cowhorn" spike. 129gr Hornady Interlock over Reloader 15 at 100 yards, and he dropped like a rock. The recoil was so light that I was able to see him drop through the scope. I think the rifle is a keeper.