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

[SouthPaw]

Except it's a TMK.

It is a TMK with a blue tip vs green

Hah, yes. I know what it actually is.

 

[BjornF16]

Gonna find out actual velocities when I can get to the range. View attachment 1017256

Just an FYI…I traded emails with Sierra regarding the BC listed by Federal being overly optimistic based on my shooting these a while back. They gave me a BC of G1 = .563

YMMV

 

[Ajsomp]

Just an FYI…I traded emails with Sierra regarding the BC listed by Federal being overly optimistic based on my shooting these a while back. They gave me a BC of G1 = .563

YMMV

That’s good to know

 

[Mammoth Steppe]

Has anyone chrono'd various loads in a 20" barrel? Curious if there is much benefit stepping down to a 130gr or 120gr over the 143s.

 

[swampy14]

Will there be any pics in here for next season, or has everybody migrated to 6/22?

I will still be shooting my 6.5cm. Want to try some different bullets as well. I’ve been using the Barnes lrx but will be trying the federal TAs, fusions, Norma bondstrike, and some bergers.

 

[Andouille]

I've been enjoying hog hunting with a 6.5 grendel shooting 123gr ELDM at 2422 fps. Headshots obviously cause bang-flops, and there's enough oomph for an 80 yd quartering away in-the-shoulder-out-the-neck spine shot on this 147lb sow (first two photos. Super easy shooting and deadly accurate for this use scenario.

Edit: adding a 200 lb boar headshot (in the eye) at 80 yds with bullet recovered under the skin of the same side jaw. I was surprised by how the both 123 eldm held together, and that it did not exit, though this boar had a massive neck.

 

[olee1420]

666y, 2,070’ish FPS impact, 130gr Berger OTM Hybrid AR, did not leave his bed-
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That’s not a Creedmoor is it? If so is that a factory load or custom


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[Aginor]

Forgot to post this.


Elk, 156gr Berger.

First shot, liver, 2,500’ish FPS impact-
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Second shot, lungs, 2,600’ish FPS impact-
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Elk walked a few yards and stopped, third shot base of neck through spine, 2,600’ish FPS impact-
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About two years late, but what was your opinion on the 156 Bergers. Have you used them more extensively than this?

 

[Formidilosus]

About two years late, but what was your opinion on the 156 Bergers. Have you used them more extensively than this?

Typical Berger- penetrate a few inches, yaw and/or fragment.

 

[Schmoops]

I’ll be rocking 130 TMKs in an 18” 6.5 creed for any state that requires .243 min or I need range my 223 can’t make.

I wish there were factory TMK loads. I want to switch so much and I’m not set up to reload, which is a bummer. Some day!

 

[omicron1792]

I wish there were factory TMK loads. I want to switch so much and I’m not set up to reload, which is a bummer. Some day!

Same for me. I would love the new 153 tmk in my 6.5prc.

 

[nm.otter]

I wish there were factory TMK loads. I want to switch so much and I’m not set up to reload, which is a bummer. Some day!

Keep an eye on Barnes Harvest. I wouldn't be surprised if they do it.

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

Keep an eye on Barnes Harvest. I wouldn't be surprised if they do it.

They would use TGK's, they don't believe in using "match" bullets in a commercial hunting load.

 

[Spoonbill]

I wish there were factory TMK loads. I want to switch so much and I’m not set up to reload, which is a bummer. Some day!

Federal TRU 140gr is a TMK, or similar to a TMK. Can be hard to find at times though.

 

[Schmoops]

Federal TRU 140gr is a TMK, or similar to a TMK. Can be hard to find at times though.

And at that point why not use the readily available 143 ELD-X. I really would love a commercial 130gr TMK load