Elk experiences with 6.5 PRC and 156 EOL

[Pharmseller]

My brother loves his new Tikka in 6.5 PRC and it shoots handloaded 156 EOL very well, mv 2932 fps.

Does anyone have on-game experience with this combo, specifically on elk?





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[bmart2622]

If you dont mind, what powder and barrel length?

 

[nmarchr]

We don’t have a lot of experience as this was our first year with this combo, but my kids each shot cow elk this year with the prc and factory Berger 156’s. Results were as expected. Bang and flop! Lungs mush, elk were 655 and 665 yards. We will continue to use this combination for all our hunts. Here are some pics of what this combo did for us this year.

 

[Pharmseller]

If you dont mind, what powder and barrel length?

Reloder 26 and whatever a Tikka Veil Alpine barrel is.





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[Pharmseller]

We don’t have a lot of experience as this was our first year with this combo, but my kids each shot cow elk this year with the prc and factory Berger 156’s. Results were as expected. Bang and flop! Lungs mush, elk were 655 and 665 yards. We will continue to use this combination for all our hunts. Here are some pics of what this combo did for us this year.

Exactly what I was looking for! Did the bullets exit?




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[brockel]

They also work equally well at 43 yards. Two shots from above the bull neither exited but insides were shredded.

 

[nmarchr]

Exactly what I was looking for! Did the bullets exit?




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Exits on the deer and the smaller elk, stuck in the hide of the larger cow.

 

[Pharmseller]

Thanks

 

[Pharmseller]

I’ll pass this along to my brother

 

[butcherboy]

I’m really looking at getting a 6.5 prc for my kids to shoot. Something with an adjustable pull. Possibly a 7mm-08. I’ll have them shoot accubonds as that’s my go to bullet.

 

[Pharmseller]

My brother’s Tikka is suppressed, it’s easy to shoot.




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[sndmn11]

I loaded some for my brother and he shot a mule deer inside 200yds, maybe closer to 100.

It did not exit and did just fine in the lungs.

 

[Jimss]

If you have the choice I'd consider a 300 WSM or 7 PRC. My son has a 6.5 PRC and it is borderline for elk. A lot of guys swear by the accuracy but I am skeptical...especially at long range with wind and other factors.

You don't know how many guys on the internet have asked this same question. Why use a caliber that you question having 100% faith in? Is it worth wounding a bull elk of a lifetime? Take a look at the ballistics at longer range with the same bullets in other calibers. If you plan on doing much elk hunting in your lifetime you may want to choose something else? If it's just one elk hunt and you only take short shots with the perfect shot than go for it!

 

[sveltri]

I didn’t realize the 7 PRC or 300 WSM had a 156 EOL option??

 

[bradmacmt]

My son has a 6.5 PRC and it is borderline for elk.

How so?

 

[bmart2622]

If you have the choice I'd consider a 300 WSM or 7 PRC. My son has a 6.5 PRC and it is borderline for elk. A lot of guys swear by the accuracy but I am skeptical...especially at long range with wind and other factors.

You don't know how many guys on the internet have asked this same question. Why use a caliber that you question having 100% faith in? Is it worth wounding a bull elk of a lifetime? Take a look at the ballistics at longer range with the same bullets in other calibers. If you plan on doing much elk hunting in your lifetime you may want to choose something else? If it's just one elk hunt and you only take short shots with the perfect shot than go for it!

Ive run the numbers on several bullets a bunch of times, a 156 at 2900 fps is still lethal out to 850ish yds....its more than adequate for elk

 

[Marble]

How so?

I was wondering the same thing. The 6.5 PRC usually pushes the ~150 grain bullets near 3k FPS. Not too mention the 6.5 bullets have great ballistics. It wouldn't be my first choice for elk, but I would be comfortable using it if the accuracy was there.

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[Pharmseller]

If you have the choice I'd consider a 300 WSM or 7 PRC. My son has a 6.5 PRC and it is borderline for elk. A lot of guys swear by the accuracy but I am skeptical...especially at long range with wind and other factors.

You don't know how many guys on the internet have asked this same question. Why use a caliber that you question having 100% faith in? Is it worth wounding a bull elk of a lifetime? Take a look at the ballistics at longer range with the same bullets in other calibers. If you plan on doing much elk hunting in your lifetime you may want to choose something else? If it's just one elk hunt and you only take short shots with the perfect shot than go for it!

Dude.

I appreciate the effort, but read the post. Help me understand where I said he didn’t have 100% faith in the cartridge?

Between the two of us we’ve notched quite a few elk tags. I’m in the lead with numbers but he’s got me beat with size.

It‘s the innanet and all and everyone has something to say, I get it, but I’m just looking for stories like nmarchr or brockel.




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[Pharmseller]

I’m really looking at getting a 6.5 prc for my kids to shoot. Something with an adjustable pull. Possibly a 7mm-08. I’ll have them shoot accubonds as that’s my go to bullet.

I’m a fan of the Mighty -08 myself.

7mm-08 for elk?

I’m looking at a 7mm-08 as a dual purpose rifle. Looking for opinions about using this caliber for Elk.

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[bradmacmt]

I’m a fan of the Mighty -08 myself.

You're just attracted to "borderline" cartridges aren't you