Federal Premium Terminal Assent in 6.5 PRC?

So I got a bucket list deer hunt in Alberta Canada in a couple weeks. The outfitter recommended these. I haven't found much about them or hear much about them. My rifle shoots the Hornady ELDX and M sub moa. Iv killed deer with both with no problem. The shots are 150 to 200 yards. My outfitter is worried that if I get a shot inside of 100 that they may blow up with the higher velocity impact. He's had it happen with other clients in the past. I'm not against the TA but hoping I could get some feed back from someone that's hunted with them. I bought a couple boxes and so far shoot great. Not as sub as the Hornady but they do shoot moa. Hope to hear some terminal experience about them. 6.5 PRC 130 gr.

Thanks for the help

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I totally agree with your outfitter and I have seen it happen myself with the eldx close range. So like the saying goes……"never guide the guide"

I can see where he's coming from. Not all the stands are set up long. Just don't want to be limited to strictly behind the shoulder shot if he steps out at 50 or 75 yrds. Definitely don't want it running through my mind Boy I hope this bullet doesn't blow up. From what iv read this bullet is almost like a Nosler Partition. Just hoping someone here with real world experience with it can give there thoughts.

I was surprised to see the 130gr Terminal Ascent 6.5 bullets on the shelf at Fleet Farm last time I was in there. I'm tempted to give them a go in my 264WM as Accubonds have been so scarce lately. My brother and a buddy have both used them in their 300WMs with excellent accuracy and terminal performance on both deer and elk.

I know first hand of two 300WM with the 200gr shoot moa and under. Buddy of mine just got back from Wy. Shot a cow at 400 with excellent results.

Maybe someone that's hunted with the 130 in a 6.5 or 264 can shed some light on them. As good as they shoot out of my rifle they my be my new hunting round.

TTT

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The 130 Terminal Accent in my 6.5 CM is lights out. Buy a box and see if your guns likes them. If so go back and buy another box. Two hundred yard shoulder shot on a nice buck last year, pass thru with nice blood trail.

That sounds like an exciting hunt in Alberta! The 6.5 PRC with the 130 gr bullets can be a great choice for deer, especially since your rifle shoots them well.
Regarding the terminal performance of the bullets you're considering, the concern about them blowing up at higher velocities is valid. Many hunters have reported that some bullets, especially those designed for rapid expansion, can fragment at close ranges, leading to less than ideal results. This is particularly true if you're shooting at velocities that exceed the bullet's design limits.
If you can, try to get some practice in at shorter distances to see how they perform and if you can replicate the accuracy and terminal performance you expect. If you have any concerns about the performance at closer ranges, it might be worth sticking with the Hornady ELD-X, especially since you've had success with them in the past.
Good luck with your hunt, and I hope you have a great experience!

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I can see where he's coming from. Not all the stands are set up long. Just don't want to be limited to strictly behind the shoulder shot if he steps out at 50 or 75 yrds. Definitely don't want it running through my mind Boy I hope this bullet doesn't blow up. From what iv read this bullet is almost like a Nosler Partition. Just hoping someone here with real world experience with it can give there thoughts.

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The Terminal Accent isn't going to blow up at close range. It's a much tougher bullet than either of Hornaday's bullets. The back half is solid copper. The front is bonded. Both ends are tougher than a cup and core Hornaday. To get a tougher Hornady you'd need their all copper CX.

The TA is a lot like a Swift A-frame which is a bonded version of the Nosler Partition.

Thanks for the advice. My rifle shoots the 130 TA moa and sub out to 500 yrds. I'll find out soon. Leaving Friday. Hope I have a some good reports and a Buck of a lifetime. I'm so Blessed to do this bucket list hunt. It's already a success just being able to go. ALS get behind me!!!!