Load For AZ Elk - 6.5 PRC

[Benjblt]

An “average” of 500 is wild work.

Yep, over the last 3 years my average shot has been about 100. It’s worked out nicely. Big steep country does lend itself to long shots though.

 

[voltage]

Yep, over the last 3 years my average shot has been about 100. It’s worked out nicely. Big steep country does lend itself to long shots though.

The average client on a guided hunt cannot sniff 500 consistently.

 

[HuntHarder]

FWIW, I killed my last elk with the Berger 6.5 130 vld-H. Left a large exit hole and a short blood trail. Any of the bullets you listed will work just fine. I would choose the one that groups the best and still has enough velocity at your max range to effectively open.

 

[glock233]

An “average” of 500 is wild work.

My dad and my last 4 elk averaged 521.25. 702, 630, 618, 135.

It depends on where you hunt. Cross canyon stuff the shot is what it is.

 

[Benjblt]

My dad and my last 4 elk averaged 521.25. 702, 630, 618, 135.

It depends on where you hunt. Cross canyon stuff the shot is what it is.

Wild work man.

 

[GIS]

I have shot two elk and several deer with the 147 eldms in my 18" 6.5 PRC. H1000 has had great accuracy and velocity. I have some N565 but havent worked a load up with it yet because H1000 has been shooting so well.

The two elk were at 300 yds and 680 yds. The 147 performed as expected and both died within sight.

I have been very happy with the 6.5 / 147 combo.

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[satchamo]

I’ve hunted late rifle in AZ. The shots can be extremely tricky and long. I support finding a self imposed limit but I’d maybe add on a 100 to your number

 

[Benjblt]

I’ve hunted late rifle in AZ. The shots can be extremely tricky and long. I support finding a self imposed limit but I’d maybe add on a 100 to your number

Yeah, it's Unit 27 late rifle. I think there's a potential for some really long shots.

 

[glock233]

Wild work man.

Here’s what 143 ELDX does at a 2000 fps impact velocity. 702 yards broadside. Heart and double lung.

This is the exit side. The photo has some cutting but most of what you see is just the damage.

 

[Benjblt]

Here’s what 143 ELDX does at a 2000 fps impact velocity. 702 yards broadside. Heart and double lung.

This is the exit side. The photo has some cutting but most of what you see is just the damage.

That's some solid damage.