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6.5 prc enough gun for elk
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<blockquote data-quote="mnoland30" data-source="post: 2821722" data-attributes="member: 29323"><p>Don't dismiss sectional density. I'm a firm believer that an SD above .280 is optimum for elk. I shoot a 6.5 lb. scoped rifle in 7mm WSM using 168 gr. Berger VLD at 2850 fps. There is nothing in NM I'm not confident about shooting. Of course I'm not making 700 yard shots either. If you want to be able to take a Texas heart shot, you'll want a well constructed bullet and high sectional density. </p><p></p><p>I've shot 405 gr .45 caliber bullets with 150 gr. of 777 powder, and I can tell you that recoil makes it harder to shoot well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mnoland30, post: 2821722, member: 29323"] Don't dismiss sectional density. I'm a firm believer that an SD above .280 is optimum for elk. I shoot a 6.5 lb. scoped rifle in 7mm WSM using 168 gr. Berger VLD at 2850 fps. There is nothing in NM I'm not confident about shooting. Of course I'm not making 700 yard shots either. If you want to be able to take a Texas heart shot, you'll want a well constructed bullet and high sectional density. I've shot 405 gr .45 caliber bullets with 150 gr. of 777 powder, and I can tell you that recoil makes it harder to shoot well. [/QUOTE]
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