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6.5 CM Accubonds or ELD-X
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<blockquote data-quote="PowellSixO" data-source="post: 1614751" data-attributes="member: 66495"><p>The undeniable fact is, that moose are a thick skinned, big boned, heavy animals. Much more so than an elk. There is no doubt that a 6.5 creedmoor will kill an elk or moose, with a well placed shot. But it is not an ideal caliber. A 22 mag will drop one too, if you shoot it in the neck. But is doesn't mean you should hunt with one. I have personally seen people loose elk due to shoulder shots that did not penetrate. We have recovered bulls that needed 2 shots because the first did not make it through the shoulder. Those of us that are trying to steer the OP away from the 6.5 creedmoor, are simply doing so to help him not make a mistake that could cost him a hunt. So while yes you can kill a moose with a 6.5 creedmoor, I am strongly suggesting that you pick a better suited caliber. You are spending a lot of money on this I'm sure. I've looked into moose hunts myself, and know how much they can cost. I personally would NOT go on such a hunt with a 6.5 creedmoor. Black tail hunt? YES. Coues deer hunt? YES. Mule deer hunt? YES. Elk or moose? NOPE. The 6.5 creedmoor is a proven accurate cartridge that has it's place. Use the right tool for the job. This is not a jab at the creedmoor, it's just honest, GOOD information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PowellSixO, post: 1614751, member: 66495"] The undeniable fact is, that moose are a thick skinned, big boned, heavy animals. Much more so than an elk. There is no doubt that a 6.5 creedmoor will kill an elk or moose, with a well placed shot. But it is not an ideal caliber. A 22 mag will drop one too, if you shoot it in the neck. But is doesn't mean you should hunt with one. I have personally seen people loose elk due to shoulder shots that did not penetrate. We have recovered bulls that needed 2 shots because the first did not make it through the shoulder. Those of us that are trying to steer the OP away from the 6.5 creedmoor, are simply doing so to help him not make a mistake that could cost him a hunt. So while yes you can kill a moose with a 6.5 creedmoor, I am strongly suggesting that you pick a better suited caliber. You are spending a lot of money on this I'm sure. I've looked into moose hunts myself, and know how much they can cost. I personally would NOT go on such a hunt with a 6.5 creedmoor. Black tail hunt? YES. Coues deer hunt? YES. Mule deer hunt? YES. Elk or moose? NOPE. The 6.5 creedmoor is a proven accurate cartridge that has it's place. Use the right tool for the job. This is not a jab at the creedmoor, it's just honest, GOOD information. [/QUOTE]
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