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<blockquote data-quote="tim_w" data-source="post: 1468670" data-attributes="member: 11132"><p>Is the 6.5 creed enough for large Elk 400-500 yd? Yes with proper placement where it does not need long body penetration to reach target vitals. You are using the higher SD like the 140s with high BC to keep the impact vel and energy up; say the 147 eldm @ 2700+ as an example. </p><p></p><p>Would you be better served by a larger caliber with more powder? Yes without a doubt. IMO you should never plan to use what needs to have a ideal shot to be sure of a clean kill but use what can bring then down if things are not perfect or they are not in that perfect broad-side pose. obviously this has to be balanced by recoil tolerance etc. Even a 338 winmag or more powerful @ a mere 100 yd will lead to a run away if you bugger the shot real good.</p><p></p><p>I would think if 6.5 is the caliber choice, something a bit more overbore for the cartridge would be a better choice, Norma, WSM, RSAUM, SS etc..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tim_w, post: 1468670, member: 11132"] Is the 6.5 creed enough for large Elk 400-500 yd? Yes with proper placement where it does not need long body penetration to reach target vitals. You are using the higher SD like the 140s with high BC to keep the impact vel and energy up; say the 147 eldm @ 2700+ as an example. Would you be better served by a larger caliber with more powder? Yes without a doubt. IMO you should never plan to use what needs to have a ideal shot to be sure of a clean kill but use what can bring then down if things are not perfect or they are not in that perfect broad-side pose. obviously this has to be balanced by recoil tolerance etc. Even a 338 winmag or more powerful @ a mere 100 yd will lead to a run away if you bugger the shot real good. I would think if 6.5 is the caliber choice, something a bit more overbore for the cartridge would be a better choice, Norma, WSM, RSAUM, SS etc.. [/QUOTE]
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