Help me to choose a bullet

[Tim Johnson]

I need some help
I hunt blacktails in the northwest corner of Oregon where shots can be as close as 50 yds or as long as 500 yds i just built a custom 6.5 PRC that absolutely loves the 142 LRAB and it shoots the 140 accubonds ok but not as good as the LRAB what bullet would you use and I have no experience with the LRAB

 

[IDShane]

I have had pretty good luck 140 Berger Elite Hunters.

 

[steelheadmike]

Shoot whatever your gun likes. They're deer and not particularly large deer. My only thought is that if you're hunting in some brush country or areas with small open areas, I might want something that rapidly expands and puts them down quick (ELD-M, Berger, BT). An accubond will work fine but they may be able to run a little bit before they expire. I have hunted spots that I need them to drop in their feet because if they make it 10yds, tracking becomes very difficult.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

You found a bullet that works well in your gun but you’re looking for other options???

Give me a break man.

 

[repins05]

156 Bergers. Agree with everybody above. If you found a bullet that your rifle likes you really don’t need to find another unless you feel like the bullet didn’t perform on a blacktail.

I usually focus on accuracy first when trying to find a hunting bullet.

 

[Idahobugler]

Lrab is fine for closer shots. If your gun shoots it well why change?

 

[Taudisio]

No issues with your current setup. Shoot them in the ribs and bring a sharp knife.

 

[Tmac]

LRAB is a fine blacktail bullet. Works well for elk/bear too.

 

[fisherman983]

I would shoot a 147 eldm before accubonds any day of three week and twice on days that end in y. If you have a long throated chamber/long action use the 156 berger. If not the 147.
They are also a lot cheaper than nosler.


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