I agree with redhawk1954! I also have a CVA in 6.5CM and also killed a doe with mine at fairly close range. I have a 2x6 Bushnell and a APA Little Bastard muzzle brake on it. I have shot it at 100 yards with good results. I have been shooting the same Winchester ammo that redhawk mentions too. With the brake the recoil is next to none.