6.5 for elk

[Sled]

This was with a 135 berger classic hunter this week. I'm a lung shooter so I like rapid expansion. To that end I often do not get exit wounds or blood trails. Fortunately, I only have to look under the 4 hoof prints before I shot or follow the slide marks downhill in this case.

In the 6.5cm I've used barnes 127lrx, berger 135 classic hunter, nosler 140gr ballistic tip and 147 Hornady match. Ranges are typically 50-450 yards. No complaints with any of the above. When I used accubonds I had to track short distances up to 150 yards, typically with limited blood trails if the lung plugged the hole. So, I'd rather they stay put.

Fwiw, the pic is the "exit" that never broke the hide.

 

[dusky]

Yes. 2 cows at 310ish yards and 1 bull at 150 yards with 6.5 and 143eldx have me convinced. However, bullet was lodged beneath the hide on the far side on each one. All dropped in 10 yards. I've heard of total pass through to 700 yards with the same setup.
I would not be trying to break a shoulder though. Broadside double lung or heart and you're fine.

 

[Muley_]

I’ve talked to a guide who says it’s his favorite gun to see clients show up with.

 

[TimberHunter]

I’ve talked to a guide who says it’s his favorite gun to see clients show up with.

Guides hate them along with most other cartridges. Common theme being rich dudes that can’t shoot


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[Ultracarry]

My wife and her first bull with a 6.5 creed / 143 eldx … if she had something that kicked harder I don’t know if she would have had such great shot placement .