6.5 prc elk poll, round 3!!

[Ronald W Schaefer]

Ditto 142 NABLR, 140 gr AB, also 140 STGK, or 143 Norma Bond strike or Hornady 143 ELD-X...just never became a fan of "blowing up" bullets or copper turned on a lathe. I prefer high BC, controlled expansion bullets for that task.

 

[memtb]

I really wish that when someone starts these polls, they would add the option of……none of the above! memtb

 

[quandary]

180 Berger VLD ...... Oh wait that's not listed

 

[Bud LaRoche]

Put any of those in the boiler room and fill the freezer. I've killed with all but the 156 . The ELDM line of bullets have been a great killing bullet for many years now.

 

[chav0_12]

I think any of them will do. I think there are a number of smaller 6.5/.264 cartridges that are good to 400 yards. The PRC obviously has more speed and is capable of 600 yard shots. I personally prefer a 7mm over just about anything else though.

 

[Grizzman47]

I'd choose none of the listed options.

 

[Joefrazell]

I've used the 147 at 550 on a cow. She took it like a champ as it bounced off her shoulder and then she laughed at me.

 

[chav0_12]

I've used the 147 at 550 on a cow. She took it like a champ as it bounced off her shoulder and then she laughed at me.

Why'd you shoot her in the shoulder? Sounds like operator error to me.

 

[MOA or bust]

I have a 6.5 PRC and I think it's probably an ideal pronghorn or long range deer cartridge. I would not (like probably most here) choose it for an elk hunt, when I have better choices in the gun cabinet (.300 WM, 28 Nosler, etc).

 

[Ucsdryder]

I wonder if there's a correlation between location and age with the whole target bullet discussion. It seems like lots of guys east of the Rockies pushing the mono/bonded bullets. If Ron Spomar and his dumb hat are in your age group then I think there's a lean toward bonded bullets as well. Maybe I'm wrong…

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Are you accusing us Easterners of using hunting bullets on big game?
Dont tell anybody but I used a 153.5 .264 on my last buck.

But my hypocrisy only goes so far, wont use that cal or bullet on elk. I have better options.

 

[Raudy707]

Idk about Ron's dumb hat or easterner's, but far west, and by that I mean California have made our choice for us. Claims of environmental impact dictated that movement. As Californication spreads so will the policies. Case in point, the reintroduction of the wolf in Colorado. In the next decade, I foresee all States passing laws due to environmental reasons or to protect us "like the jab" from lead poisoning etc, the change will be made outlawing lead bullets for hunting. If the government can eliminate the animals we hunt with apex predators or make the components so expensive we can't afford it, people will quit shooting and or hunting. I think it's a very slow constriction leading up to the banning of firearms. But for now, enjoy this discussion of shooting frangible bullets out of your favorite rifle, because it's not long for this Country. Then the polls will say which would you choose for elk out to 400 yds. Barnes lrx, Hornady CX, Nosler E tip or Hammer Hunter. Apologies to the OP for going down this rabbit hole.

 

[Joefrazell]

Why'd you shoot her in the shoulder? Sounds like operator error to me.

I guess I didn't come across as sarcastic as I thought I did. She ate very well. I went for a follow up shot and she dropped as the shot broke, causing me to miss the second shot. She went maybe 10 yards total. Shot was right through the meaty part of the shoulder behind the leg bone. No exit, very little blood. Very little life left in her after the 147 blew up inside her vital cavity. We've also taken deer with this bullet all the way to 926 yards. It's a nasty bullet but needs to be used to its strengths.

 

[Duffman]

Idk about Ron's dumb hat or easterner's, but far west, and by that I mean California have made our choice for us. Claims of environmental impact dictated that movement. As Californication spreads so will the policies. Case in point, the reintroduction of the wolf in Colorado. In the next decade, I foresee all States passing laws due to environmental reasons or to protect us "like the jab" from lead poisoning etc, the change will be made outlawing lead bullets for hunting. If the government can eliminate the animals we hunt with apex predators or make the components so expensive we can't afford it, people will quit shooting and or hunting. I think it's a very slow constriction leading up to the banning of firearms. But for now, enjoy this discussion of shooting frangible bullets out of your favorite rifle, because it's not long for this Country. Then the polls will say which would you choose for elk out to 400 yds. Barnes lrx, Hornady CX, Nosler E tip or Hammer Hunter. Apologies to the OP for going down this rabbit hole.

Our silence has provided consent to this point, but I don't see that lasting forever. Buy what you like while you can.