6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....

atmat · 2024-10-13T12:15:06-0600

tradman said:
Got this guy at 656 yds using Hornady CX hand loads.

mtnbound said:
What was the impact velocity of that CX?

tradman said:
I'm not sure.

So you’re shooting animals at >650 yards and have no idea of your velocity? Are you not using a ballistics calculator?

tradman · 2024-10-13T12:25:01-0600

No calculator. No chrono.

kkp005 · 2024-10-13T13:33:11-0600

tradman said:
No calculator. No chrono.

At 650 yards you’re looking at 100+ inches of drop… how’d you figure out what to dial ?

Bluumoon · 2024-10-13T13:52:50-0600

Wound channel pics? Can’t imagine it was much, hopefully a quick end for the animal.

tradman · 2024-10-13T14:27:00-0600

The elk went down quick. Took a few steps then fell. Didn't take any internal pictures. One bullet hit a rib and busted through.

atmat · 2024-10-13T14:48:50-0600

tradman said:
The elk went down quick. Took a few steps then fell. Didn't take any internal pictures. One bullet hit a rib and busted through.

How did you know what to dial?