6.5x284 partition

[Gray R]

Hey guys I came across some 140 grain partitions and I was wondering if anyone here had done an elk inside of 400 yards with a 140 grain 6.5 partition and what the results were. Thanks ahead of time

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

The partition bullets wok great. I have killed elk with a 130 gr partition in a 270 and elk with a 140 gr in a 280 but haven't shot a 6.5x284 shoud be ok with proper bullet placement I wouldn't worry about the bullet at all.

 

[Gray R]

Thank ya very much. It's funny you mention the 280 that's my other dream caliber so it would be one of the two for an elk hunt if I went. I'd love to move out there and learn some day. How far are the average shots in your area?

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

Can be from 50 yards to a 1000 just depends on where the elk are. Most Antelope are around 500 unless they are on hay field deer around 400 unless on hay field also.

 

[Gray R]

If you don't mind my asking which part of the state are you in? I'd like to research all avenues before I jump on a hunt

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

Southwest corner 40 miles north of Rock Springs, 60 miles south of Pinedale, 240 miles south of Yellowstone.

 

[c-ne-elk]

So you must be close to downtown Farson! It always cracks me up when I look at the weather channel for Farson's weather and it says the station is located 1 block from "downtown"...

I have used a 6.5x284 with a 140 g Berger on a couple of elk with no issues so I am sure a Partition would do just fine if you can get them to shoot decently.

 

[Gray R]

Ok good. It's nothing pressing it'll be a while before I get the chance. I just switched to partitions from bergers cause all my shots are close and I was wondering if it would work when the time comes

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

So you must be close to downtown Farson! Yes that is correct.
downtown consist of Ice cream store, Post Office and Mitch's cafe.

 

[c-ne-elk]

Ah yes, the ice cream store!

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

Is that you in the middle Tom

 

[c-ne-elk]

Yes it is. I'm taking a guess, is this Mike?

 

[WyoElk2Hunt]

No Bill Witt