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

[LongWayAround]

Have you recovered any from further shots? Wondering how much expansion you get at +-1800 fps


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I have not, 350 was the furthest. It is a valid question. People think the ELD-M is going to explode at normal range, but I think it's perfect at creedmoor speeds. I would also be interested to see what the bullet looks like after a slower impact.

 

[Nine Banger]

When I was prepping for my moose hunt I shot a bunch of deer with 147 ELD, maybe 17 or so, all 50-175 yards. 2400-2600 fps.

They died.

The moose shot hit around 2000 fps (500 something yards) Classic double lung with exit and a lotta blood in the cavity. I don't recall finding any fragments. https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6-5mm-projectile-for-moose.363599/post-3867872

 

[The Guide]

Have you recovered any from further shots? Wondering how much expansion you get at +-1800 fps


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Everything I've shot with my 6.5CM using the 147 ELDM has been a complete pass through. This includes antelope at 500 and deer at 600.

Jay

 

[TimberHunter]

Everything I've shot with my 6.5CM using the 147 ELDM has been a complete pass through. This includes antelope at 500 and deer at 600.

Jay

Thanks for the feedback. I had a pass through on a blacktail (no surprise) at 130 yards. Caught two on a cow elk at 220 yards and has me a bit concerned if there would’ve been lack of expansion at low velocities and longer distances


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[Taudisio]

Thanks for the feedback. I had a pass through on a blacktail (no surprise) at 130 yards. Caught two on a cow elk at 220 yards and has me a bit concerned if there would’ve been lack of expansion at low velocities and longer distances


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Post in thread 'The 22 creedmoor thread'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/the-22-creedmoor-thread.299646/post-4417434

 

[J.B.]

Post in thread 'The 22 creedmoor thread'
https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/the-22-creedmoor-thread.299646/post-4417434

So worst case scenario, we can expect broadhead like wounds?
Works for me lol.
In the 2 of 3 animals I have shot with 147s so far, expansion has been violent. The third was a low velocity pass through, hitting bone, so no issues there either.

 

[J.B.]

Third a muley buck @ 325. Quartering towards point of shoulder. Lung soup, no exit, drt. Bullet not recovered.

Update, found the bullet in the backstrap when I butchered. Full jacket and core separation. I would estimate about 16” of penetration, breaking scapula on entry.

 

[NDHUNTER24]

6.5 cm 143 ELDX. shot was 205 yards head on and she stumbled a few steps towards me.

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[Mrwoodard]

Not big game, but I never pass up an opportunity at a coyote. 6.5x47 130 eldms at 2700 mv. 80 yards and 250 yards

 

[sierracharlie338]

Not big game, but I never pass up an opportunity at a coyote. 6.5x47 130 eldms at 2700 mv. 80 yards and 250 yards

Hell yeah, schwack ‘em!

Curious why run the 130s at only 2700? I was pushing them at 2900 out of my 260. Also which stock you got there?

 

[Mrwoodard]

It's a Manners EH1. It has a 20 inch barrel with a really tight chamber and pressures out quicker than my previous 18 inch. I could probably run 2750 but it shoots very good ten round groups at that speed.

 

[sierracharlie338]

It's a Manners EH1. It has a 20 inch barrel with a really tight chamber and pressures out quicker than my previous 18 inch. I could probably run 2750 but it shoots very good ten round groups at that speed.

Yep that will do it. Thanks.