6.5mm bullet for Elk

[omicron1792]

Just used 140gr tipped fusion on elk. Got great results. Fusion is mentioned a lot by form as a great bullet, and new tip helps with longer shots and makes terminal ballistics even better.

I like how you get some fragmentation, but the shank travels deep. Best of both worlds.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

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...

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[Bigborealaska]

I loaded a 124 gr hammer with rl22 and got amazing groups out of it. Decided to shoot my elk with it a few years ago out of my 6.5 prc and the first shot was at 150 yards or so broadside and a good shot. Elk ran about 200 yards or so and sat down head still visible. There were some hunters hauling down a side road on a side by side and I didn't want them getting my elk so I shot her again at 100 or so yards in the neck and lights out. The bullet was devastating and when I field dressed her it ruined more meat than I thought so I changed my load up. I don't want to lose meat.

 

[justin davis]

This is the unofficial but obvious motto of Rokslide.

Yea I guess I like to tinker so I often do this. I mess with things just because I get bored and want to change things up.

 

[Short Track]

6.5 Accubonds kill anything and everything. Moose. Elk... whatever.
The only thing it doesn't kill is an Antelope. Because it drills a pencil hole.

 

[Highvoltage1]

140 ab is my go to in my saum, my buddy shoots them in his 26 nos. They don’t go far. Best wishes

 

[Moosehunter]

In all honesty.
I hated 130 tmk. Way to much damage. Now I hunt with 223.lol
I like the 143 eldx wound

Edit.. my experience is limited. Lots of bullets will kill with the 6.5. I've used accubonds as well. I'm not that picky so I've been somewhat easy to please

 

[lifeisgoodsteve]

My experience with the GMX, which was perfect on a cow elk at 400yds.

Think they have modified it to the CX now which I haven’t used.

6.5 Creedmoor Bullet after 400yd. shot on Elk

Hi All, In case you were curious or for future bullet choice reference, here are some pics of a bullet taken from the opposite shoulder of a cow elk I just shot from 400 yards. Thankfully had been able to practice recently and didn't have big wind so one shot on quartering away went behind...

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[Plainsman79]

140 AB’s or 140 Berger Elite Hunters are my go to out of my PRC. Because they flat out kill and get it done fast.

 

[Gtscotty]

140 Accubonds work well.