Lazy D
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Whatever gives you a 1000 ft lbs of energy at impact is ideal. Just do the math.
The LRX will most likely get you the most consistent penetration. Listen to Joseph Von Benedikt's podcast on elk bullets. He speaks specifically about the limitations of the 6.5, and the bullets you should use with it when hunting elk.I've submitted an application for an Elk hunt and want to be ready if I'm lucky. What weight should I use as I have 127gr LRX, 140GR ACCUBOND BT, 143GR ELDX, 140Gr VLD Hunting, 130GR VLD Hunting and 156EOLs. Thought of getting HAMMERs as they're very consistent in weight and structure. Any load guidance would help also.
With my 6.5-284 Norma, the 140 gr Accubond and 140 VLD are fantastic. The 140 VLD seems to be a perfect storm of performance in the Norma at a velocity of approximately 3000 fps.I've submitted an application for an Elk hunt and want to be ready if I'm lucky. What weight should I use as I have 127gr LRX, 140GR ACCUBOND BT, 143GR ELDX, 140Gr VLD Hunting, 130GR VLD Hunting and 156EOLs. Thought of getting HAMMERs as they're very consistent in weight and structure. Any load guidance would help also.
I used to load mine with barnes lrx 127 grain and recently switched to Hammer hunters 124 gr. Hammers are much better. I will however give Badlands Precision Bulldozers-2 in 125 gr a try. They have much higher BC and like that they come with aluminum tips. I use lapua brass, Feds match 210's and H1000. 3000 fps with no pressure in 100 degree weather in California.I've submitted an application for an Elk hunt and want to be ready if I'm lucky. What weight should I use as I have 127gr LRX, 140GR ACCUBOND BT, 143GR ELDX, 140Gr VLD Hunting, 130GR VLD Hunting and 156EOLs. Thought of getting HAMMERs as they're very consistent in weight and structure. Any load guidance would help also.
Humm, now that would be interesting to shoot down a .264 bore when it would be so long that in order to feed it the back of the bullet would almost be touching the primer pocket...Nuff said!!I've always found an 180 grn works quite well. Usually out of a 300 RUM…