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85gr Hammers = the lightning bolt of Zeus
I will conclude with this… I agree with all of this. With a big 300 magnum or a 338 a Berger style will likely penetrate enough to perform reliably even on elk, AND get an exit wound. It’s the same reason Mk 262 (5.56 77 gr OTM’s) are considered excellent man stoppers… It’s going to penetrate deep enough to meet the FBI 12in requirement despite fragmenting on impact and not acting like a traditional bullet.If you don’t have a choice to use a .30 or larger cartridge then I would use a well constructed bonded or other type bullet. I’m a 6.5mm fan and own several 6.5mm based cartridges. I just believe that a larger frontal diameter is an advantage on elk and larger animals.
My current favorite bullet design is the Federal terminal Ascent. It’s a hybrid of sorts with a lead core front and solid copper base. I just wish they made them in a 140 class in 6.5mm.
One thing I can agree with buckeye rifleman is I prefer 2 holes leaking blood rather than one. If you are in open country and can watch an animal that runs that’s great. Often times that is not the case so I want a blood trail if they run.
I’m not opposed the Bergers, I use them in bigger cartridges, but a smaller diameter cartridge needs all of the help it can get making as large a wound cavity as possible with sufficient penetration.
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That link illustrated a bunch of killing 6.5mm bullets. Wrench's finding were pretty impressive. Exit wounds and serious fragmentation with cup and cores. Thanks for sharing!Berger, because monos suck, but you're skipping over a lot of proven elk killing bullets.
6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....
Seeing that the 223 thread is such a success, I thought maybe I would start one for the Creedmoor/260. Seems like people are asking a lot about using them and various bullets, especially for elk. I've used mine for the last few years almost exclusively. I have some pics of bullet damage, albeit...rokslide.com
I'd recommend swinging by the ol faithful ".223 for deer, elk, bear" thread....if you STILL think small cup n core bullets struggle in the penetration category. Then maybe follow it up with the "why match bullets for hunting" thread.If you don’t have a choice to use a .30 or larger cartridge then I would use a well constructed bonded or other type bullet. I’m a 6.5mm fan and own several 6.5mm based cartridges. I just believe that a larger frontal diameter is an advantage on elk and larger animals.
My current favorite bullet design is the Federal terminal Ascent. It’s a hybrid of sorts with a lead core front and solid copper base. I just wish they made them in a 140 class in 6.5mm.
One thing I can agree with buckeye rifleman is I prefer 2 holes leaking blood rather than one. If you are in open country and can watch an animal that runs that’s great. Often times that is not the case so I want a blood trail if they run.
I’m not opposed the Bergers, I use them in bigger cartridges, but a smaller diameter cartridge needs all of the help it can get making as large a wound cavity as possible with sufficient penetration.
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Insane to think that guys will read through threads like that and STILL believe that they are undergunned with a 6.5. Absolute carnage at all ranges.That link illustrated a bunch of killing 6.5mm bullets. Wrench's finding were pretty impressive. Exit wounds and serious fragmentation with cup and cores. Thanks for sharing!
Hahahaha.Cleaned up this thread AGAIN, the original poster asked for opinions on 6.5 bullets, he/she did not ask for your opinions on 338 bullets, lead poisoning, copper poising, the FBI, how many gun shot wounds you have tended, your grandparents eating habits, anemia, water toxicity, what ammo cops carry, etc. etc. etc.
If you cannot recommend a 6.5 bullet or vote in the poll between the two the OP provided, move on and argue somewhere else please
I think that the poor shot part is the biggest thing to take away from this thread and all others like it. I am sure 99% of bullets will kill an elk just fine, but ~100% won't in the wrong spot.I also loaded up 124 HH...but his partner used his rifle / bullet combo and made a poor shot, elk dropped and got up never to be found. This year his bought a 300 PRC shooting 225 ELDM.
I think that the poor shot part is the biggest thing to take away from this thread and all others like it. I am sure 99% of bullets will kill an elk just fine, but ~100% won't in the wrong spot.
I also think that the result of the shooter-missed buying a magnum to try and compensate is sadly too stereo typical and likely has the opposite effect of moving him closer to success.
How was the wound channel for the hammer that did kill?
I'd recommend swinging by the ol faithful ".223 for deer, elk, bear" thread....if you STILL think small cup n core bullets struggle in the penetration category. Then maybe follow it up with the "why match bullets for hunting" thread.
Better than opinions and old wive's tales like this thread, those threads are packed full of photo evidence and data sets of what a bullet weighing less than 1/2 of the 156 grain EOL in question is capable of.
You'll find that those in disagreement have universally never used the bullets in question, and those who are proponents, kill a truckload of animals every season.
As they say, the proof is in the pudding!
6.5 Creedmoor for Elk.............. CRINGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Taking the 6.5 prc elk hunting this year and I’m between these two bullets… help me decide. Max range for me is 500 yards. They both shoot about .3” groups at 100 and both fit in my mag. Thanks!
It says 6.5 PRC there is a big difference6.5 Creedmoor for Elk.............. CRINGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!