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<blockquote data-quote="lhp63190" data-source="post: 2160132" data-attributes="member: 96319"><p>as</p><p></p><p>I wasn't sure what to expect. The landowner (who is a long range shooter/hunter) warned against using any 6.5 on Aoudad. My 28 nosler/Berger 180 was used to killed 3 sheep....all with extremely similar results. I think the fact that all the sheep "ran" 75-125 yard is a testament to the species and how tough they are. I've killed 25+ animals ranging from Javelina to bull Elk (many pigs/deer) with this gun/load combo...and until this hunt, the furthest any animal has traveled after impact has been approx 10 yards. I think I likely would have seen DRT action w a high shoulder shot but I was a little Leary as I wasn't completely familiar w audad anotomy. I'm glad I didn't hit any further back as the lungs dont extend very far. </p><p></p><p>Another hunter opted for a 6.5 PRC/156 Berger and despite decent placement, the animal traveled 400 yards and required a follow up kill shot. I think they're pretty tough animals based on my experience. </p><p></p><p>When I go back, I'll be using 300 PRC and Berger 215/Hammer 214. It's pretty important to break them down quick as they can get in some nasty terrain.</p><p></p><p>I've got a lot of confidence in the 28 nosler/180 vld combo but it does have its limitation....as do all calibers/loads. I certainly wouldn't want to shoot an elk at 75 yards quartering towards me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lhp63190, post: 2160132, member: 96319"] as I wasn’t sure what to expect. The landowner (who is a long range shooter/hunter) warned against using any 6.5 on Aoudad. My 28 nosler/Berger 180 was used to killed 3 sheep....all with extremely similar results. I think the fact that all the sheep “ran” 75-125 yard is a testament to the species and how tough they are. I’ve killed 25+ animals ranging from Javelina to bull Elk (many pigs/deer) with this gun/load combo...and until this hunt, the furthest any animal has traveled after impact has been approx 10 yards. I think I likely would have seen DRT action w a high shoulder shot but I was a little Leary as I wasn’t completely familiar w audad anotomy. I’m glad I didn’t hit any further back as the lungs dont extend very far. Another hunter opted for a 6.5 PRC/156 Berger and despite decent placement, the animal traveled 400 yards and required a follow up kill shot. I think they’re pretty tough animals based on my experience. When I go back, I’ll be using 300 PRC and Berger 215/Hammer 214. It’s pretty important to break them down quick as they can get in some nasty terrain. I’ve got a lot of confidence in the 28 nosler/180 vld combo but it does have its limitation....as do all calibers/loads. I certainly wouldn’t want to shoot an elk at 75 yards quartering towards me. [/QUOTE]
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