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6.5 PRC as a ELR antelope cartridge?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1684530" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I have been using a 6.5x284, with essentially the same ballistic performance as the 6.5PRC for several years. I have very effectively shot a couple of dozen antelope from 350-1200 yards loaded with 140 class VLD's(Berger HVLD, JLK VLD) at 2975-3000FPS. The terminal performance of these bullets has been outstanding over a wide range of distance. The sectional density is more then sufficient to expand and penetrate an antelope at any angle. As others have mentioned, I'd surely want to test a target grade bullet before sending one into game at long range, the question being one of bullet expansion at reduced velocity. Having just built a good load for the 156 Berger, even though labeled a hunting bullet, I will want to test or hear about long range results on this bullet as well before LR use. Any added weight/energy is of little use if it doesn't expand.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1684530, member: 10291"] I have been using a 6.5x284, with essentially the same ballistic performance as the 6.5PRC for several years. I have very effectively shot a couple of dozen antelope from 350-1200 yards loaded with 140 class VLD’s(Berger HVLD, JLK VLD) at 2975-3000FPS. The terminal performance of these bullets has been outstanding over a wide range of distance. The sectional density is more then sufficient to expand and penetrate an antelope at any angle. As others have mentioned, I’d surely want to test a target grade bullet before sending one into game at long range, the question being one of bullet expansion at reduced velocity. Having just built a good load for the 156 Berger, even though labeled a hunting bullet, I will want to test or hear about long range results on this bullet as well before LR use. Any added weight/energy is of little use if it doesn’t expand. [/QUOTE]
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