Rich Coyle
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Well, you can keep going to smaller and smaller calibers until you get tired of spending an extra day and a night trying to track a wounded elk.
BTDT. I think .30 and up is a better plan.
Based on what?
Well, you can keep going to smaller and smaller calibers until you get tired of spending an extra day and a night trying to track a wounded elk.
BTDT. I think .30 and up is a better plan.
I don't know that this happens with these hunters. I do think your assumption that it never happens stretches the imagination a little more, BTW the 1 st shot in the video was a miss and Aron was dialing.How do you know this happens with these hunters?
The only one I saw making assumptions was you.I don't know that this happens with these hunters. I do think your assumption that it never happens stretches the imagination a little more, BTW the 1 st shot in the video was a miss and Aron was dialing.
A 1 in 9 twist will not stabilize the long high BC bullets. Above 140gr becomes a challenge. If there is anyway you can get a .264WM with a 1:8, you van enjoy the wonderful upper end of 6.5mm bullets like the 156 EOL. .Just curious, are you loading the 156's anywhere near or over the max load? I am getting a 264 with 1:9 twist barrel and plan to reload for it.
Man, people shoot elk with everything from a 6.5 Creed to the biggest thing out there. Choose a good bullet that is consistently accurate to the level your max range dictates and you'll be fine. Like with any game shooting, bullet placement is more important than anything. I've shot elk with a 280 Rem, 300 WSM, and a 7mm LRM never lost one yet. You'll do great with a 264, I'd try the new Berger 156 EOL. It shoots really great in my 6.5 PRC.Just like the title says is it a good choice. I know there are better bigger options but this is my rifle I am most familiar with.
I don't know that this happens with these hunters. I do think your assumption that it never happens stretches the imagination a little more, BTW the 1 st shot in the video was a miss and Aron was dialing.
Have loaded the ol Hornady 160 gr round nose with great success not thinking about trying to kill one at 800 yrds.Just like the title says is it a good choice. I know there are better bigger options but this is my rifle I am most familiar with.