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Best weight bullet in 6.5x284 for Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="JAYgs8163" data-source="post: 2466607" data-attributes="member: 37460"><p>It would be nice if folks would stay on the OPs question of "what weight bullet would work best in the 6.5-284" he then lists his available options!</p><p></p><p>I've killed Elk with 6.5-284 and the 140 Berger. Here's what I've used. Longest shot 525. Took 3 steps and crumbled up. This runs 3012 FPS out of a 24" barrel and is a load right on the edge, so start 2-3 grains lower and work up.</p><p> I would also consider the 144 HVLD and I will move to this when I run out of 140 VLDs. On the 144 open up the tip with a jewelers wire .060 bit and change your bc by .002. This bullet has performed well for me in a different 6.5 cartridge on game. I can send you 25 of the 144's to experiment with if you'd like, just PM me.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]347271[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]347280[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JAYgs8163, post: 2466607, member: 37460"] It would be nice if folks would stay on the OPs question of “what weight bullet would work best in the 6.5-284” he then lists his available options! I’ve killed Elk with 6.5-284 and the 140 Berger. Here’s what I’ve used. Longest shot 525. Took 3 steps and crumbled up. This runs 3012 FPS out of a 24” barrel and is a load right on the edge, so start 2-3 grains lower and work up. I would also consider the 144 HVLD and I will move to this when I run out of 140 VLDs. On the 144 open up the tip with a jewelers wire .060 bit and change your bc by .002. This bullet has performed well for me in a different 6.5 cartridge on game. I can send you 25 of the 144’s to experiment with if you’d like, just PM me. [ATTACH=full]347271[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]347280[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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