6.5 prc enough gun for elk

[AGGRO]

I developed a nice 180 grain load for my .300 win mag with 24 inch barrel. 3200 fps pretty much matches the Weatherby. That's my Bull Elk rifle. I could use my PRC but I'd rather have some overkill. My other load is a 208 grain but she kicks like a donkey.

 

[memtb]

Did you read the title? He said is it enough for elk the answer is yes its enough for elk. We aren't debating if a magnum caliber performs better.

Please read my first post! memtb

 

[memtb]

Never forget, elk are bulletproof. Unless you are shooting a MAGNUM, then just shoot'em anywhere...

A fool would say! I suspect that you will live a long life, as it is said that God takes care of drunks and fools…..I suspect that you've got both covered quite well! memtb

 

[memtb]

Thank god the wife and I have been "surgical" for the last decade

A whole decade! No wonder you so insolent…..you're still having adolescent hot flashes as your Prefrontal Cortex hasn't developed yet! memtb

 

[Wyo37]

A fool would say! I suspect that you will live a long life, as it is said that God takes care of drunks and fools…..I suspect that you've got both covered quite well! memtb

No reason to get huffy, it was a joke.

I mean I should've said "elk are bulletproof, unless you shoot a MAGNUM, then you've got margin for error." That and LB FT OF ENERGY seem to be the fudd battle cry when it comes to anyone even suggesting elk can be killed with short action cartridges.

But go back to name calling, its what you do best.

 

[memtb]

No reason to get huffy, it was a joke.

I mean I should've said "elk are bulletproof, unless you shoot a MAGNUM, then you've got margin for error." That and LB FT OF ENERGY seem to be the fudd battle cry when it comes to anyone even suggesting elk can be killed with short action cartridges.

But go back to name calling, its what you do best.

I don't recall starting with the insults…..merely joined in the continuance of the CM trashing. Not sure how the PRC folks got offended! I think that most everyone said it was adequate…..including me in my initial post! The OP inquired/suggested that he may consider a larger caliber cartridge. This is where many of us agreed that while not "needed" a larger, more powerful cartridge could be desirable and is certainly "not" less effective at killing game! memtb

 

[AGGRO]

No reason to get huffy, it was a joke.

I mean I should've said "elk are bulletproof, unless you shoot a MAGNUM, then you've got margin for error." That and LB FT OF ENERGY seem to be the fudd battle cry when it comes to anyone even suggesting elk can be killed with short action cartridges.

But go back to name calling, its what you do best.

The PRC is being "labeled" as a magnum though I wouldn't put it into that category. That's just me. I selected mine for local long range shots on small deer and feral hogs.

 

[laker]

A whole decade! No wonder you so insolent…..you're still having adolescent hot flashes as your Prefrontal Cortex hasn't developed yet! memtb

That's just when I figured out that the magnums didn't make them more dead

 

[dhbikerczar]

I've taken elk with my 6.5 SAUM, but I never will again. I much prefer the impact from even a 30-06. I would suggest the 300PRC. I have a Seekins PH2 and it's extremely nice to shoot and accurate.

 

[baldhunter]

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[Wyo37]

I don't recall starting with the insults…..merely joined in the continuance of the CM trashing.

A fool would say! I suspect that you will live a long life, as it is said that God takes care of drunks and fools…..I suspect that you've got both covered quite well! memtb

Drunk or fool huh? I'm neither but thanks for your concern.

I'd say the fool is the one that believes you need a 338 kill an elk....margin for error and all lol.

 

[memtb]

That's just when I figured out that the magnums didn't make them more dead

Magnum….is just a name/term. You are correct…..Magnum doesn't kill any better than "whatever" term you want to use.

In fact "magnum" is a very misleading term! There are several cartridges that carry the magnum nomenclature that are pushing bullets no faster than a factory load 30-06……a 30-06 is rarely, if ever, listed in the "magnum" category!

So, what constitutes a magnum? Is it bullet diameter…..so the 22 Magnum is a "magnum"…..yet a 45-70 is hardly considered a magnum!

The .375 H&H carries the "magnum" moniker…..yet factory loads in 270 grains or 300 grains are pretty tame in the world of hunting cartridge. The .375 CheyTac, certainly has "magnum" velocities …..yet is not called a magnum!

You really should seek professional counseling in regards to your irrational phobia pertaining to the use of "magnum" in firearm cartridge nomenclature! I truly hope that you can receive the much needed help you need! memtb

 

[Snowboy]

If a 308 with 150gr bullets is a 900yrd elk cartridge....I gotta believe a 6.5PRC is as well.

IMHO the .308 is not one that I would use over 300 yds. Just from experience.

 

[memtb]

Drunk or fool huh? I'm neither but thanks for your concern.

I'd say the fool is the one that believes you need a 338 kill an elk....margin for error and all lol.

Reading comprehension is "certainly not" your strong suite. It appears that you are a fairly recent product of the public school system…..if my previous comment doesn't fit you!

I do not think that anyone stated or even suggested that a .338 is needed/necessary to kill an elk…..or anything else walking our planet! memtb