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6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC Enough/Effective for Elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="Highvoltage" data-source="post: 3043558" data-attributes="member: 109082"><p>I've watched a friend pile up a some elk with a 26 nosler using 140 accubonds. I wanted something with less recoil than my 300 but still did a great job. I put together a 6.5 saum and loaded the same bullet and have killed 2 bulls, both ran less than 25 yds. Next to no recoil and hammers elk. That rifle is 9.5 lbs so this year I put together a lightweight 6.5 creed with a little 21" barrel for a backpack hunt. I've loaded 140 accubonds for it and feel comfortable elk hunting with it. The saum runs the 140 at 3100, creed 2700, with that in mind I'll need to shoot drops and see where the minimum ft/ sec for expansion is at and be mindful of that. But to answer your question, grab a good bullet and practice. Keep in mind your max distance and go hunt. An elk shot through the lungs can't go far if they are filled with blood. Best wishes and good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Highvoltage, post: 3043558, member: 109082"] I've watched a friend pile up a some elk with a 26 nosler using 140 accubonds. I wanted something with less recoil than my 300 but still did a great job. I put together a 6.5 saum and loaded the same bullet and have killed 2 bulls, both ran less than 25 yds. Next to no recoil and hammers elk. That rifle is 9.5 lbs so this year I put together a lightweight 6.5 creed with a little 21" barrel for a backpack hunt. I've loaded 140 accubonds for it and feel comfortable elk hunting with it. The saum runs the 140 at 3100, creed 2700, with that in mind I'll need to shoot drops and see where the minimum ft/ sec for expansion is at and be mindful of that. But to answer your question, grab a good bullet and practice. Keep in mind your max distance and go hunt. An elk shot through the lungs can't go far if they are filled with blood. Best wishes and good luck. [/QUOTE]
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