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

Eiden

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Son took his first mule deer this year. One frontal shot at 150 yards and it dropped in its tracks. Bullet penetrated all the way through the diagram. Chest cavity was destroyed. Sorry. It was late with no photos.

Gun is a Tikka 695 6.5creed shooting 123 ELDM.

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Son took his first mule deer this year. One frontal shot at 150 yards and it dropped in its tracks. Bullet penetrated all the way through the diagram. Chest cavity was destroyed. Sorry. It was late with no photos.

Gun is a Tikka 695 6.5creed shooting 123 ELDM.

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Outstanding and congrats to you both. Memories for a lifetime.
 

West2East

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*IF* the 147 ELDM is going to grenade on a shoulder, how close/how fast is that behavior normally seen. I've decided to use it in my wife's upcoming elk hunt where shots can be from 15yds to 500. My ideal shot is behind the shoulder but I've had bulls walk up to me quartering to at 15-20 yds and, in the past, with a 30cal bonded bullet, I've never thought twice about putting it into the front edge of the shoulder.
Would you think twice with the 147 eldm at that range? Other than the meat devastation?

Thanks
 
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*IF* the 147 ELDM is going to grenade on a shoulder, how close/how fast is that behavior normally seen. I've decided to use it in my wife's upcoming elk hunt where shots can be from 15yds to 500. My ideal shot is behind the shoulder but I've had bulls walk up to me quartering to at 15-20 yds and, in the past, with a 30cal bonded bullet, I've never thought twice about putting it into the front edge of the shoulder.
Would you think twice with the 147 eldm at that range? Other than the meat devastation?

Thanks

I shot a critter last year at about 35 yards, broadside, and accidentally put a 147 ELD-M right into the shoulder. The path of destruction through both shoulders was devastating. Essentially, a total loss of both fronts.

It was at a fast trot and I lead it a little more than I should have. Bullets arrive quick at that range.

Based on that experience, I would have no concerns about the shot you described, other than meat loss. Death is imminent.
 

diverc18

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*IF* the 147 ELDM is going to grenade on a shoulder, how close/how fast is that behavior normally seen. I've decided to use it in my wife's upcoming elk hunt where shots can be from 15yds to 500. My ideal shot is behind the shoulder but I've had bulls walk up to me quartering to at 15-20 yds and, in the past, with a 30cal bonded bullet, I've never thought twice about putting it into the front edge of the shoulder.
Would you think twice with the 147 eldm at that range? Other than the meat devastation?

Thanks
While I have no experience on elk, I have shot multiple deer this year most being sub 60 yards and a couple that have been around 350-400. I have yet to see an Eldm explode even if placed in the middle of the shoulder.
 

BjornF16

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Shot a black bear with the 140 ELD-M from CM at 200 yards. Went through both shoulders (through onside scapula, through offside shoulder joint) and caught 50% of bullet weight just under the hide.

147 will do fine
 

West2East

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Thanks for the replies. That is what I thought but there always seems to be one person saying they grenade at short range and I wanted to ask that specific question.
 
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*IF* the 147 ELDM is going to grenade on a shoulder, how close/how fast is that behavior normally seen. I've decided to use it in my wife's upcoming elk hunt where shots can be from 15yds to 500. My ideal shot is behind the shoulder but I've had bulls walk up to me quartering to at 15-20 yds and, in the past, with a 30cal bonded bullet, I've never thought twice about putting it into the front edge of the shoulder.
Would you think twice with the 147 eldm at that range? Other than the meat devastation?

Thanks

what's her muzzle velocity?
 

mtnbound

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*IF* the 147 ELDM is going to grenade on a shoulder, how close/how fast is that behavior normally seen. I've decided to use it in my wife's upcoming elk hunt where shots can be from 15yds to 500. My ideal shot is behind the shoulder but I've had bulls walk up to me quartering to at 15-20 yds and, in the past, with a 30cal bonded bullet, I've never thought twice about putting it into the front edge of the shoulder.
Would you think twice with the 147 eldm at that range? Other than the meat devastation?

Thanks

Not an issue to worry about.
 

HGL

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147 ELDm data point. Mature doe for here, about 110 lbs. Quartering toward me, clipped the back of the shoulder, took out the spine, and had a good exit through the ribs. Straight down, no drama.

Impact velocity was 2530 fps, exit pics below:

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lduston

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My 9 year old son shot this Michigan Elk about 3 weeks ago. I did a lot of research on mild calibers for kids that could effectively kill an Elk. 6.5 CM kept coming up as a marginal round for Elk. Yet several reputable hunters have endorsed it when under 300 yards. 7mm-08 was my 2nd choice, but went with the 6.5cm. Bullet choice was a bonded bullet from Norma "Bond Strike 143gr". A lot was at stake for this hunt with such a hard to draw tag. We spent hours at the rifle range, his shooting was exceptional. Honestly the 6.5 cm recoil rocked him pretty good, but he completely stayed in control & shot beautiful 3" groups at 100 yards. Anything bigger would have been too much I believe. So he ended up making a perfect 87 yard lung shot on this 500 lb cow Elk. Here is the lung bullet trauma pic. The elk went about 70 yards. I just wanted to post this for anyone with kids who may be recoil sensitive. This combo worked great and was manageable for my little guy.
 

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