6mm Creedmoor first elk hunt

[Ckleeves]

Neither, 6mm 108eldm, next question.

But both of those would kill and elk with a shot to the vitals. I like what you're doing here.

I'm not using either of those but they were quick and easy to find.

 

[memtb]

What bullet gives a larger cavity with 48" of penetration?

While I must confess to never shooting in self defense nor for fun, I have no trouble shooting full length (end to end) on a mature elk.


Barnes .375 cal, 270 grain TSX @ near 3K mv…..elk at approximately 80 yrds! A numerous elk, a moose, some deer and Pronghorn……no bullet recoveries, with a pretty adequate wound channel. It wasn't actually measured…..but was pretty substantial! memtb

 

[ickes123]

That's okay, they can have their own experience and stories, and I can have mine if that's okay with you of course?
I hunt 5 states every year, 7 states every other year, and in 3 countries every other year. I'm pretty much tapped out, sorry I can't live up your expectations or approval.

7 states 3 countries shaaaaawow Thats awesome good for buddy

 

[Ckleeves]

While I must confess to never shooting in self defense nor for fun, I have no trouble shooting full length (end to end) on a mature elk.


Barnes .375 cal, 270 grain TSX @ near 3K mv…..elk at approximately 80 yrds! A numerous elk, a moose, some deer and Pronghorn……no bullet recoveries, with a pretty adequate wound channel. It wasn't actually measured…..but was pretty substantial! memtb

As crazy as it may sound I would take a 6 Creed on an elk at 600 vs that setup. TSX impacting at 1675 fps (at my elevation, YMMV) vs a ELDM impacting at 2250 fps (once again at my elevation). Half the wind drift with the little six too.

Not saying it's my first choice, or that 6mm's are the end all be all but there are far worse choices out there then a 6mm with the correct bullet carried by a guy who can shoot it well from any position and isn't scared of it and shot hundreds of rounds leading up to the hunt because practicing with a suppressed 6 is a real fun and cheap time.

 

[memtb]

As crazy as it may sound I would take a 6 Creed on an elk at 600 vs that setup. TSX impacting at 1675 fps (at my elevation, YMMV) vs a ELDM impacting at 2250 fps (once again at my elevation). Half the wind drift with the little six too.

Not saying it's my first choice, or that 6mm's are the end all be all but there are far worse choices out there then a 6mm with the correct bullet carried by a guy who can shoot it well from any position and isn't scared of it and shot hundreds of rounds leading up to the hunt because practicing with a suppressed 6 is a real fun and cheap time.

That was a previous time with the TSX….the only one I could confirm. Since then it's been 250 TTSX's all exits, no end to end shots to verify penetration. Now a 270 LRX @ 3000 + with no kills yet, but I'd be pretty disappointed if I couldn't get 48" of penetration. I actually hope to never have to prove or disprove that…..but, I fervently believe that it's very doable!


At the elevations and temperatures @ which we hunt, my 270 LRX should be moving just shy of 2100 @ 600….which coincidentally is the maximum range that I'll ever consider shooting a game animal! memtb

 

[waspocrew]

I don't think anyone is arguing you should take a 1,000 yard shot on big game with a 22 Creed, 6 Creed, etc.

The notion that elk are indestructible and require magnum cartridges to kill just isn't true. Again, all of the "what if's" can keep going over and over and over.

What I don't get is when someone posts: "My wife or 12 year old child drew an elk tag - what would you recommend?" Answers always end up as: 243, 6.5 Creed, 7-08! Then a guy poses the same question and gets: "Grow a pair! you need a 300 Win, 338 RUM, 7 mag, etc to kill elk. Have some respect for elk!"

Know your rifle (whatever it's chambered in) and know your own personal limitations.

 

[waspocrew]

For your reading pleasure (or to make your blood boil):

70+ pages with plenty of photos regarding 6mm use on big game.

6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game

Post in thread '6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game' https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/6mm-243-hunting-success-on-big-game.284525/post-3372382 Much better with the link added. List doesn't include the 95 NBT, but has been brought up numerous times as a great option. Especially for non LRH...

rokslide.com

 

[memtb]

Know your rifle (whatever it's chambered in) and know your own personal limitations

Plus…..know the reasonable expectations/capabilities of your chosen cartridge/bullet, which may not reach your capabilities ……whatever they may be! memtb

 

[Fenix Outdoors]

As crazy as it may sound I would take a 6 Creed on an elk at 600 vs that setup. TSX impacting at 1675 fps (at my elevation, YMMV) vs a ELDM impacting at 2250 fps (once again at my elevation). Half the wind drift with the little six too.

Not saying it's my first choice, or that 6mm's are the end all be all but there are far worse choices out there then a 6mm with the correct bullet carried by a guy who can shoot it well from any position and isn't scared of it and shot hundreds of rounds leading up to the hunt because practicing with a suppressed 6 is a real fun and cheap time.

Here's my 16.5" 6 RSAUM, incredibly accurate with 108 ELD-M and 115 DTACs, a pleasure to shoot and hunt deep backcountry with.