6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

[Formidilosus]

That one was two inches, yes. The other two impacts at 225 and 125 yards were smaller.

Did you look at the organs inside the cavity?

So would you recommend another bullet for this purpose? This is a 6ARC cut to 18".

Depends. The 103gr ELD-X might offer a bit more upset at lower impacts. The 95gr TMK is perfect (but can’t get it). Antelope are an animal where I try to limit how much damage a bullet does, so for me- not really.

Would I see a larger wound channel on an elk? This is pretty much going to make the decision on whether to carry this for my wife to kill her first this year. She is hugely confident with this rifle (especially after this weekend) so I'd like to make it work.

In general- yes. Though, as stated the 103gr ELD-X is good too.

Edit: Above answers half my question. Thanks Form.

No problem. I don’t think you have an issue based on what you’ve posted, just that ELD-M’s do not “explode” at lower impact velocities as some think.

 

[khuber84]

I've witnessed Antelope run a long ways with softball sized exit woulds from 28N my buddy used to shoot. The bullet didn't frag till late and it'd get an offside lung, pretty much remove it from the body. I've chased them down better part of a mile, 1 lung, very little blood left inside. When the adrenaline is up, those sheep can still travel fast with trauma in the vitals.

 

[voltage]

FWIW, this was a 156 Berger at 285 yards. He went 275 yards. Those legs move fast.

 

[Marshfly]

Did you look at the organs inside the cavity?





Depends. The 103gr ELD-X might offer a bit more upset at lower impacts. The 95gr TMK is perfect (but can’t get it). Antelope are an animal where I try to limit how much damage a bullet does, so for me- not really.






In general- yes. Though, as stated the 103gr ELD-X is good too.





No problem. I don’t think you have an issue based on what you’ve posted, just that ELD-M’s do not “explode” at lower impact velocities as some think.

Thank you for the detailed response. I'm terrible concerned about a little running with antelope. I mean, you can watch them. LOL. Totally agree with trying to limit damage. We love the meat and saving as much of that as possible is key.

I'll see what I get with accuracy with the ELDX. Might get a little more velocity there also.

 

[Marshfly]

FWIW, this was a 156 Berger at 285 yards. He went 275 yards. Those legs move fast.

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Yeah. That's a mess. No thanks.

 

[General RE LEE]

Aren’t speed goats the fastest land animal over sustained distance? Cheetah are 70 in short burst but antelope 50 + for a couple miles.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

Aren’t speed goats the fastest land animal over sustained distance? Cheetah are 70 in short burst but antelope 50 + for a couple miles.

I believe that's correct, and they're the last surviving member of their species. They're not in the goat or antelope families. I was on a work trip in a 40' moving truck 20 years ago in SW WY and had a herd running 50+ next to the truck in the ditch for at least a mile. I was just feathering the gas trying avoid a collision while trying to figure out if they were going to cross in front of me. That loaded down truck wasn't going to outrun them.

 

[justin davis]

I love antelope meat so much. The less damage the better for Me for fear of ruining some Meat. Ha

I think the 108 eldms going faster will have more upset and preform to what your wanting. When I’ve shot them with my 6 creed (going faster than the arc) the 108’s didn’t exit typically and the antelope don’t make it far.

 

[Wrangler13]

I reached out to Sierra. 95 TMKs are set to run in December.

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

I reached out to Sierra. 95 TMKs are set to run in December.

Just in time for all the hunting seasons to be over.

 

[The Guide]

Just in time for all the hunting seasons to be over.

That means less people will want them and allow those who need them to get as much as required. Still bumbed I didn't buy when they were available.

Jay

 

[Marshfly]

I love antelope meat so much. The less damage the better for Me for fear of ruining some Meat. Ha

I think the 108 eldms going faster will have more upset and preform to what your wanting. When I’ve shot them with my 6 creed (going faster than the arc) the 108’s didn’t exit typically and the antelope don’t make it far.

Yeah yeah yeah. Keep twisting my arm to build a 6 creed.

My wife has about laid claim to the Howa Mini 6ARC. LOL

 

[justin davis]

Yeah yeah yeah. Keep twisting my arm to build a 6 creed.

My wife has about laid claim to the Howa Mini 6ARC. LOL

Yea since it’s her gun your gonna need a creed.

 

[Hurley88]

I reached out to Sierra. 95 TMKs are set to run in December.

Just in time for all the hunting seasons to be over.

That means less people will want them and allow those who need them to get as much as required. Still bumbed I didn't buy when they were available.

Place an order with them over the phone. Then once they do a run they’ll reach out to you for payment. That way you don’t miss out. Helps them gauge how much to make…as long as people don’t abuse it and duck out once they get the call.

 

[2Stamp]

Pronghorn today at just shy of 200yds. 6mm Creed, 108eldm. I didn't get a pic of the lungs (unfortunately) but the onside lung had an 1" wound, the offside was at least 2".

Caliber size entrance.


Offside. Probably 1" hole, with a couple other small exits from fragments.

 

[Brucebarker024]

I have an older 90s rem 243 with the 1:9ish twist (I think 9.125) I’d like to set it up for my wife to shoot deer and elk with. Is the 90 eldx appropriate enough? Or should I hold out to find the 95 nosler ballistic tip or the 95 tmk?

 

[khuber84]

I'd 1000% try some the 95tmk, but they're like hens teeth at the moment.

I have an older 90s rem 243 with the 1:9ish twist (I think 9.125) I’d like to set it up for my wife to shoot deer and elk with. Is the 90 eldx appropriate enough? Or should I hold out to find the 95 nosler ballistic tip or the 95 tmk?

 

[HandgunHTR]

I have an older 90s rem 243 with the 1:9ish twist (I think 9.125) I’d like to set it up for my wife to shoot deer and elk with. Is the 90 eldx appropriate enough? Or should I hold out to find the 95 nosler ballistic tip or the 95 tmk?

The 90 grain ELDX will work, as will the 95 grain SSTs. You will probably even get the 103 grain ELDX to shoot well in that gun.
The 95 grain TMKs would be great as well, but as has been pointed out, they are hard to get right now.
You could also try the Berger 87 grain VLD or 95 grain Hunter.

 

[Brucebarker024]

The 90 grain ELDX will work, as will the 95 grain SSTs. You will probably even get the 103 grain ELDX to shoot well in that gun.
The 95 grain TMKs would be great as well, but as has been pointed out, they are hard to get right now.
You could also try the Berger 87 grain VLD or 95 grain Hunter.

I probably will try the 103. If I can get it to shoot that would be my choice.

 

[Forestryguy]

Second utah spike killed with my Ruger American predator 6mm creedmoor in a week (posted my young cousins spike last week in here taken with the exact same rifle/ammo) Factory Hornady Precision Match 108 ELDM 2915fps from the muzzle and shot him twice at 810yds. Impact ~1700fps slight quarter away as he was feeding. Both entries were about the size of a 50¢ coin. Little further than I would’ve liked but there was very little wind, he was calm and I had a great prone rest. If someone is on the fence about the effectiveness of 6mm/243 on game bigger than deer (me just a couple months ago) don’t worry just make sure you can shoot decent and you’ll be fine!

Did you get an exit at that distance? For curiosity of limitations.