6.5 CM, 6.5 PRC Enough/Effective for Elk?

[whirlwindjml]

Ok, I'll play along.... Based on this comment alone, in your own words, the bullet uses energy to make a wound channel. So I would think having more energy for a big animal like an elk is a good thing. One would think that based on your comment, more energy would equal a bigger wound channel. Maybe I just don't understand your logic.

I said it does it with less energy than a 308.... Meaning it doesn't need magnum amounts to kill.
Although they do sell the xtp mag if ya feel ya need to try to get more out of one.

 

[Wilderness Blacktail]

Was this in the creed or PRC?
Looking for 123 AH in the PRC. Tried RL26, but not liking it.

I had good luck with A4350 with 120-127gr monos in a 22" PRC. 3180 with the 124HH, killed big n small animals impressively.

 

[fseaman.js]

Hello,
I have two rifles that I am deciding on which one of them to make my main go to rifle, one is a 6.5 CM and the other is a 6.5 PRC. The only concern that I have about them is, is that are either 6.5 CM or 6.5 PRC effective on elk? I have heard a lot of people go back and forth regarding 6.5 CM for elk. But, I am having a harder time finding info regarding 6.5 PRC on elk. I prefer the 6.5 CM rifle to the 6.5 PRC. So, I guess my real question is 6.5 Creedmoor effective on elk??

I have found a 7mm rem mag that I like, but would rather not spend the cash on something while I already have something that works just fine.

Any and all info and wisdom are appreciated! Thank you!

"having a harder time finding info regarding 6.5 PRC on elk"

You'd have a harder time finding the elk if you use a 6.5 Weemoor. Just mists them into a mushy bag of skin. Even the antlers turn to powder.

Most powerful shoulder fired rifle known to human kind.

You should choose something less powerful and lighter to carry. I suggest a M2. If that's not powerful enough, go with the 6.5 PRC.

Just kidding of course. The zealots bring this humor by being so serious. I'm not serious on this.

I have only use 338 on elk.

 

[dogz]

I had good luck with A4350 with 120-127gr monos in a 22" PRC. 3180 with the 124HH, killed big n small animals impressively.

Cool beans, how many elk have you taken with that load?

 

[Wilderness Blacktail]

Cool beans, how many elk have you taken with that load?

Ive done some cull work on animals from 450-1200 lbs, from 4- 350yds, 5 or 6 total with that load and a couple small 120lb deer as well.

 

[sheepdog1mt]

A prc for me. Extends my range a little for my self induced lowest limit of 1500 ft. Lbs. of energy. Around 700 yards given the right conditions. 156 Berger EOL on top of 58 gr. H1000. This big lead cow was a one shot boiler room kill @ 515 yds.

 

[Ronald W Schaefer]

Two years ago out in Raton NM, we were Elk hunting and my rifle optics bit the dust. The only thing we had left was my friend's 6.5 Creedmoor. I love that caliber for sheep, whitetail, mulies, antelope etc., but I personally think it's a bit light for Elk. That said, I wound up using his rig with 140 gr Hornady ELD-X for a one shot 550 yd kill on a nice bull. I would have preferred to get within about 200 yds if I could have but alas, we low crawled as close as we could before they got spooky and he was disappearing over the ridge on the last hunt day. The weather conditions were really pretty favorable, so I took a slow, careful, well aimed shot and he dropped DRT. My buddy got his Elk with the same set up the day before, one shot at 260 yds. (cheater). I have a 6.5 PRC and would be much more comfortable using that especially with my handloaded 150 NABLR bullets coming out the gate at 2950 fps and .660 BC. That 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC are the deadliest midweight calibers I have ever seen...and I have ALL the classics as well to compare. I would not hesitate to use a 6.5 PRC on Elk out to about 500 yds. with good conditions and steady set up.