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ScreamingPotato
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The only .223 I have is an AR. I guess with 30 rounds of Gold Dot and rapid target acquisition I could take down a cow.Take the .223........
Randy
The only .223 I have is an AR. I guess with 30 rounds of Gold Dot and rapid target acquisition I could take down a cow.Take the .223........
Randy
I shoot all my big game with match ammo and it has been fantastic . My PRC and the 147gr eldms are devastating on big game.lol just dont shoot match grade our of the 6.5, Backfire just did a video hunting with 6.5 match and it wasnt good
But some guy just made a YouTube video….. I agree the 147 has been a killerI shoot all my big game with match ammo and it has been fantastic . My PRC and the 147gr eldms are devastating on big game.
I always listen to the guy that shoots them in the guts and tells you how the bullet sucks....... That guy is a YouTube expert, he's not a killing(Terminal ballistic) expert... big difference.lol just dont shoot match grade our of the 6.5, Backfire just did a video hunting with 6.5 match and it wasnt good
I actually went and watched the video - his kids are shooting, all one shot kills, one looks like a spine shot, and they other looks like a low gut shot. Imagine what the ELDM would do with a shot in the vitals?! LolI shoot all my big game with match ammo and it has been fantastic . My PRC and the 147gr eldms are devastating on big game.
Funny how that works isn’t it?I actually went and watched the video - his kids are shooting, all one shot kills, one looks like a spine shot, and they other looks like a low gut shot. Imagine what the ELDM would do with a shot in the vitals?! Lol
Seriously - its also funny how many perfectly shot animals are never recovered and its the bullet or cartridges faultFunny how that works isn’t it?
@ScreamingPotato, I'm not sure where you are going elk hunting and if you intend to road hunt, use field/tree stands, hike the hills around camp, backpack hunt or pack into the wilderness with horses and mules but do yourself some favors. First, start working out now. Trying to get in shape while elk hunting (other than road hunting and using tree/field stands) is a total No Go which increases the odds against you not killing an elk.
Second, take your 300 WSM. Your 300 WSM is not overkill for a cow elk. It is also lighter weight than your 6.5 PRC and the 300 WSM packs a bigger punch too. Elk are tough. Use ammo with 180 grain or 200 grain bullets. Something like Barnes TTSX/TSX, Nosler AccuBond/Partition, or Swift A-Frame/Scirocco II. Leave the match grade bullets at home.
Your first half is spot on.Finally, go to the range and out in the hills a few times to practice your craft. I wish you the best of luck on your elk hunt, much fun and good memories.
We usually base camp and hike from there depending on terrain and the area. I've never been to this area but looking at maps it doesn't seem like we'll be more than several miles from the road no matter which directions we hunt and the pack out will most likely be downhill. Hopefully we can at least get away from the road hunters. Two of my sons lived in Cheyenne for several years so I've run all over the mountains before and always say I'm gonna prep harder and always prep less as each year goes by. I'm still living in my old strength and conditioning as I used to be quite the athlete in the weight room but I know one of these years it's gonna catch up to me... Hopefully not this year!@ScreamingPotato, I'm not sure where you are going elk hunting and if you intend to road hunt, use field/tree stands, hike the hills around camp, backpack hunt or pack into the wilderness with horses and mules but do yourself some favors. First, start working out now. Trying to get in shape while elk hunting (other than road hunting and using tree/field stands) is a total No Go which increases the odds against you not killing an elk. Second, take your 300 WSM. Your 300 WSM is not overkill for a cow elk. It is also lighter weight than your 6.5 PRC and the 300 WSM packs a bigger punch too. Elk are tough. Use ammo with 180 grain or 200 grain bullets. Something like Barnes TTSX/TSX, Nosler AccuBond/Partition, or Swift A-Frame/Scirocco II. Leave the match grade bullets at home. Finally, go to the range and out in the hills a few times to practice your craft. I wish you the best of luck on your elk hunt, much fun and good memories.
Most definitely would usually. My wife is coming also and bringing her 308, so worst case I'll need to shoot a cow with a Pink rifle. LolTake both but plan on hunting with .300. If you drop it and knock the scope off then you got a back up in the truck. Fatrascal.
lol just dont shoot match grade our of the 6.5, Backfire just did a video hunting with 6.5 match and it wasnt good
Nevermind the bullets! The dude obviously shoots a doe with fawns, in the guts as it steps forward. Then claims to see the same deer again later and kills it, but says the fawn belonged to another deer?I actually went and watched the video - his kids are shooting, all one shot kills, one looks like a spine shot, and they other looks like a low gut shot. Imagine what the ELDM would do with a shot in the vitals?! Lol
Nevermind the bullets! The dude obviously shoots a doe with fawns, in the guts as it steps forward. Then claims to see the same deer again later and kills it, but says the fawn belonged to another deer?