6.5x284 norma

[Gator26]

i see that savage chambers there new long range hunter in this round i was wondering what kind of an elk killer this could be say out to 700 yds i havent read much about this round but i would think it be to small for much more than white tail or antelope but i saw a comment on another site that suggest otherwise. anyone have any info. thanks for the input.

[freebird63]

Well I know the benchrest guys are competing out to 1000 yards. If you watch the best of the west show you will find they either favor the 7MM or the 6.5X284. On the show have seen them kill elk out to 700 yards. But having said that it does not matter what caliber you shoot as we all know its all about shot placement no matter if your shooting a 22-250 or a 408 cheytac

The 6.5x.284 is a great elk round if you can put the bullet where it should be put.

[elkaholic]

Originally Posted by Miller Outdoors

The 6.5x.284 is a great elk round if you can put the bullet where it should be put.

+1......I would also qualify that by saying if you are using an appropriate bullet....Rich

[kanem]

I shoot a semi custom 6.5x284 norma. In the last 3 years i have shot deer elk and antelope out to 950 yards with 140 bergers no problem shooting elk at 700. Put in the correct place. mk