What cartridge for Alaska and western big game?

As many have mentioned, keep your 6.5 Creedmoor, no need to invest in another rifle, especially if you are recoil sensitive. I have a 300 Win Mag, 6.5 CM and a 6.5 PRC. I love shooting the 6.5s they are so mild mannered and easy to shoo, with the opportunity of longer ranges on smaller critters.

I also agree that bullets are much more important than caliber. Look at Barnes copper TSX or TTSX bullets, they are a solid copper bullet with unmatched weight retention. You’ll want that for the bigger critters (elk, moose). For the little guys, your 6.5CM will give them a bad day.

I bought my 300 WM for moose in Newfoundland. Thinking I was going to be shooting out to 4-500 yards. Not realistic. I made the longest shot at 330 yards. The rest of the guys were at 100 yards and under. I bought the 6.5 PRC to set up for my girlfriend to go to Newfoundland. It will be plenty with a well made shot.

I’d rather use a smaller ridge that can be handled well, versus a bigger riffle that cannot be handled.


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As many have mentioned, keep your 6.5 Creedmoor, no need to invest in another rifle, especially if you are recoil sensitive. I have a 300 Win Mag, 6.5 CM and a 6.5 PRC. I love shooting the 6.5s they are so mild mannered and easy to shoo, with the opportunity of longer ranges on smaller critters.

I also agree that bullets are much more important than caliber. Look at Barnes copper TSX or TTSX bullets, they are a solid copper bullet with unmatched weight retention. You’ll want that for the bigger critters (elk, moose). For the little guys, your 6.5CM will give them a bad day.

I bought my 300 WM for moose in Newfoundland. Thinking I was going to be shooting out to 4-500 yards. Not realistic. I made the longest shot at 330 yards. The rest of the guys were at 100 yards and under. I bought the 6.5 PRC to set up for my girlfriend to go to Newfoundland. It will be plenty with a well made shot.

I’d rather use a smaller ridge that can be handled well, versus a bigger riffle that cannot be handled.


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Is there a reason that you habitually quote yourself, while talking shit to yourself?

You have like 40 totally useless posts in this thread. Do you get something out of this?
Made a goog enough situation for you to quote and question. So Yes.
 
Why are we still talking about this? Because nothing will be resolved and everyone is in a tizzy. High recoil hurts, shoot less, buy an EV....believe your wife, don't worrry about that other guy.......size matter boys. It just doe. Go shoot an elk on a farm, yes! 6.5 gets you there. Go to hells canyon or MT and skip the farm. Tell me how it goes. Or did you buy all that camo to porch sip coffee.........
 
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