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Bulletin for 6.5x284 Norma for Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="FlGunner" data-source="post: 1894418" data-attributes="member: 94240"><p>I've never shot an elk but I have shot a few big mule deer and a bunch of whitetail. Shot placement is always critical no matter the caliber. However, I can say from my experience the larger caliber always seems to be more instantaneous. I've killed most lately with a 7mm Rem mag and it's devastating compared to my 6.5 Creed. Sectional density is only part of the equation on a bullet and it's terminal velocity. A larger caliber like a .308 with heavy for caliber bullet like a 215 Berger in a 300 win mag will definitely handle angles and those oh crap situations better than a 140 in a 6.5. There's just too many variables in saying one caliber is better than the other based on a single aspect of the bullet. But the 6.5-284 is plenty of gun to get the job done if the shot is placed in the vitals and the bullet makes it to them. There'sa cool video on YouTube of a guy from Hornady killing a nice bull at 600 yds with a complete pass through with a 129 grain interbond. Be a good one to check out. Good luck when you go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FlGunner, post: 1894418, member: 94240"] I’ve never shot an elk but I have shot a few big mule deer and a bunch of whitetail. Shot placement is always critical no matter the caliber. However, I can say from my experience the larger caliber always seems to be more instantaneous. I’ve killed most lately with a 7mm Rem mag and it’s devastating compared to my 6.5 Creed. Sectional density is only part of the equation on a bullet and it’s terminal velocity. A larger caliber like a .308 with heavy for caliber bullet like a 215 Berger in a 300 win mag will definitely handle angles and those oh crap situations better than a 140 in a 6.5. There’s just too many variables in saying one caliber is better than the other based on a single aspect of the bullet. But the 6.5-284 is plenty of gun to get the job done if the shot is placed in the vitals and the bullet makes it to them. There’sa cool video on YouTube of a guy from Hornady killing a nice bull at 600 yds with a complete pass through with a 129 grain interbond. Be a good one to check out. Good luck when you go. [/QUOTE]
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