First Elk Hunt: Accubond LR 142’s or Barnes LRX 127

[Timwinjr]

I am going on my first elk hunt this year. I have decided to take my custom 6.5 prc - 20 inch barrel 1:7.5 twist. Any advice on factory bullet selection? I have three boxes of accubond 142 lr but I’ve always loved Barnes as well. I’m a little hesitant to take the 6.5 as I also have a 30/06 but from what I’ve gathered the prc will do the job. Curious what suggestions you could offer? Thanks - Tim

 

[rookieforever33]

It will definitely do the job. What is your anticipated range? The lrx will need more velocity to open so not as good for longer ranges. A lot of people like more fragmenting bullets and they seem to work well also. Nothong wrong with those either. Personally I would take what shoots best out of my gun.

 

[Timwinjr]

Thanks. I can’t imagine taking a shot past 400 so I would assume velocity will be fine at that range for the lrx to do what it needs to. That was one reason I was leaning towards the accubond lr since it will/should perform at lower velocities.

 

[cowdisciple]

You will get a lot of recommendations for 140/147 grain ELDms and 143 grain ELDx. And of course the elusive 130 grain TMK.

127 LRX is by most accounts the best easily available nonlead option. Should work great if over 2000 FPS at impact. The ELDm/x will work to 1800fps at impact reliably.

Thread '6.5 Creedmoor/260 for Deer, Elk, and whatever else.....'

Dec 17, 2021

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 not nearly as many as I should have, from a couple deer. I'll try to briefly describe the ones I don't have pics of.

If you have experiences, good or bad, post them up. Of course, pics are great, and add a lot of valuable information. Maybe it will take off, maybe it won't, but if it does it...

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Read the 6.5/.260 thread for great discussion of bullet options.

 

[dirtshooter]

Well I killed a bull with my 6.5 creedmoor shooting barnes lxr 127gr so you should be fine.

 

[Idahobugler]

prc will do the job fine. If the 142 shoots well out of your gun I would run it. Im sure if you keep ranges reasonable either bullet will do fine, best of luck.

 

[mtnbound]

I am going on my first elk hunt this year. I have decided to take my custom 6.5 prc - 20 inch barrel 1:7.5 twist. Any advice on factory bullet selection? I have three boxes of accubond 142 lr but I’ve always loved Barnes as well. I’m a little hesitant to take the 6.5 as I also have a 30/06 but from what I’ve gathered the prc will do the job. Curious what suggestions you could offer? Thanks - Tim

Either one will kill; shoot the most accurate one for your rifle.

 

[DiabeticKripple]

Either one will kill; shoot the most accurate one for your rifle.

this. do this.

 

[Pacific_Fork]

I’ve killed a many critters with the barns 127 out of my 6.5x284, elk, deer, a moose. From 20 yards to 600. They die fast. I’d follow above advice and shoot what you’re most confident and shoot often. Then when you think you’re good shoot another few dozen rounds. Then shoot some more from various positions and conditions. Always adhere to your limits and get as close as you can.