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

[Mrwoodard]

Another doe with the 6.5x47 and 130 eldm. Head shot between the eyes at 100 yards, so no necropsy pics.

 

[LongWayAround]

I shot a cow elk yesterday. It was cold and windy so I did not take any damage pics. The distance was 300yd downhill with a stiff breeze almost head-on.

My first shot impacted mid-body behind the ribs. Probably front of stomach, possibly liver. I'm not sure what happened here, but I was having trouble clearing the roll of the hill and a lot of snow blew up at the shot.

The second shot was perfect behind the shoulder. Caliber size entry with a little blood. Exit on the offside, golf ball size, plenty of bloodshot viscera. The elk traveled maybe forty or fifty yards from the initial shot location.

6.5 Creedmoor
147 ELD-M
2600fps at the muzzle

 

[Ozarkansas]

I know this is a long shot, but has anyone had success with the 107 TMK or 105 Blitzking at Grendel speeds?

I’m looking at building a short barrel Grendel rig and those seem like they’d do well at the speeds I’d be getting

 

[House21]

It blows my mind that will argue the bullet on left (130gr TMK) is marginal while the bullets on the right (180gr ELDm) is great even with all the info, pictures and proof to back up the smaller bullet.

Hopefully have some data for the 130TMK shortly on a couple cow elk draws. Was going to take the 6 creed but after finding the 130TMK I think I’ll take the 6.5 instead.

 

[The Guide]

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It blows my mind that will argue the bullet on left (130gr TMK) is marginal while the bullets on the right (180gr ELDm) is great even with all the info, pictures and proof to back up the smaller bullet.

Hopefully have some data for the 130TMK shortly on a couple cow elk draws. Was going to take the 6 creed but after finding the 130TMK I think I’ll take the 6.5 instead.

You should see what a 160 TMK will do...

Jay

 

[Natebonebusta]

120tgk over 28.0gr Tac @2479fps
Howa mini 6.5 Grendel 18.5”
OCL Hydrogen S

Mama doe 145y in the neck front facing DRT’d

Inquisitive yearling broadside at 145y. High-ish shoulder. She made it 80-90y…

Pleased with the TGK built specifically for the Grendel thus far in my case study of two. Good speed from a short barrel. Probably could push it up another .5-1.0gr but almost 2500fps works for me.

 

[SeanM243]

Setting up to load more for my 16.5" 260 AI, I have 129 ABLRs, 130 TMKs, 130 & 140 Berger VLDs, 140 Elite Hunters, and 143 ELD-Xs. Assuming I'll be around 2600 fps with 130s and 2500 fps with 140s. What would be your choice of bullet? Hunting hogs and deer at sub 250 yards.

 

[Slickhill]

For pigs and deer 250 and in I’d be shopping whatever 2nds midway has for cheap. You could probably load a piece of #2 pencil to 2600fps and have no problems with the specified game at specified range.

Since you already have them I’d probably try the TMKs first.

 

[Timplant]

6.5x47 130 eldm 175 yards. One lung had a 1 inch hole and the other one had a 3 inch hole. She ran about 50 yards.
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Can I get some specs on that gun? about the prettiest gun i've ever seen.

Thanks!

 

[Mrwoodard]

Can I get some specs on that gun? about the prettiest gun i've ever seen.

Thanks!

Thank you. It started as a 700 VLS and is on it's 5th barrel. Currently has a 20 inch # 4 Brux done by Greg at SPR or "Bugholes". Manners EH1 in swamp camo and a Grayboe m5 bottom metal. I have several nice rifles, but this one always seems to end up going hunting.