6.5prc ammo for cow elk

[PVDT]

I shot 3 does last year with the 143 eldx and I would say it did ok. They were all dead within 30 yds, but the blood trail on 2 of them was a drop here and there. I have watched a few videos and read that the eldx expand to fast for elk size game.

Guy Eastman has killed a lot of elk with a 6.5 Creedmoor and factory ammo

[chrisk]

Rogers sporting goods has 140 accubonds for $50. I think free shipping over $99. I just got in 2 more boxes


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My Creedmoor loves 140 grain Accubonds. I think this has to be one of the best mates for a 6.5.

[kkp005]

The 143gr bondstrike will work. Honestly I’d prefer a 140/147gr Eldm, 130gr Sierra tmk or a 156gr Berger.

I used to be on the bonded bullet bandwagon…..but Ive realized they provide deep / narrow wound cavities…
match bullets / bullets that fragment just straight up kill better.

Read up on this when u get some free time

https://rokslide.com/forums/threads/why-match-target-bullets-for-hunting.203770/

[sasqy]

It’s a cow elk !
Shoot in head, any bullet will do the trick.

[chaseh]

I shot a large New Mexico cow (over 500lbs) with a 6.5cm 143gr eld-x. I was prepared to make a 400yd shot, but got lucky and held tight to a tree and they made it to 105yds. Shot through the heart, and she died in seconds. Slightly quartered to me, it broke several ribs on both sides, shredded her lungs, and pierced her heart. I was impressed. She did made 2 steps, so she didn't "drop", but I imagine a that bullet or a partition from a 6.5prc would have quite the thump.

[Texans42]

Gonna go to Wyoming this year to try for a cow elk. Looking for any recommendations. I have some of the Hornady eldx and match ammo already. Was looking at Norma 143gr bondstrike or maybe some custom ammo from someone. Is it with going the custom route, like unknown munitions or Hendershots?

id used that bullet in CM for bear, deer and hogs and it was fine. Dont over think it. Ive killed 15 cows with bullets weights ranging 53gr to 115gr.

[huntingarcher]

I would not be afraid to use Federal Fusion 140 grain.I also was not real happy with the ELD-X so I picked up a couple box of the Federal Fusion 140 at Academy to try out on hogs.I have shot 5 or 6 hogs out to 200 yds and they have done really well with a nice exit hole on every one.The biggest being 200 lbs shot thru the shoulders at 120 yrds,he went about 10 yards on his chin and blood everywhere.My rifle shoots them well sub moa.

[huntingarcher]

I have bought quite a bit of ammo from Rogers never had a problem.

[Yelladog]

Thanks just ordered 2 boxes. Have you ordered from them before? That's a great deal.

Yes I have. That’s my 2nd order for those. Pretty quick shipping too.


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[Texas Grown]

Thanks just ordered 2 boxes. Have you ordered from them before? That's a great deal.

I've ordered a lot of stuff from Rodgers before. Including a few cases of steel shot. Ammo was always very fast shipping. And UPS always dropped it at my door.

[wytex]

A good bonded bullet and you'll be fine.

Reach out for a weather report before you head up.

[dbaio1]

If I am traveling that far and level of expense I would use Nosler Accubond, Partition or Barnes TSX or TTSX.

[RR 314]

Rogers sporting goods has 140 accubonds for $50. I think free shipping over $99. I just got in 2 more boxes


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That is crazy. I bought ten boxes at somewhere around $110 each. Doh!

[mikeyb_23]

Rogers sporting goods has 140 accubonds for $50. I think free shipping over $99. I just got in 2 more boxes


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Thanks just ordered 2 boxes. Have you ordered from them before? That's a great deal.

[Yelladog]

Rogers sporting goods has 140 accubonds for $50. I think free shipping over $99. I just got in 2 more boxes


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