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Bullet failure 130 grain nosler partition with 6.5 creedmoor
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<blockquote data-quote="Ltbullken" data-source="post: 1498346" data-attributes="member: 80386"><p>I think this is a cartridge failure but only because the cartridge was employed at its limits of range and velocity on the media it struck. At 325 yds, with a 6.5CM, I'm guessing there is barely enough energy and velocity for sufficient penetration on a shoulder/leg bone. That is a very hard target. At 200 yds, it's probably a doable shot. (BTW, are you referring to a 125gr NP?) Did you recover any of the bullets? What did they look like?</p><p></p><p>The 6.5 CM is not a magical killing cartridge at all ranges in all conditions on all media, in my opinion. If the shot was placed in the heart/lungs at that range, it would have probably would have been a killing shot. I've killed elk DRT with my 260 and a 130 gr TSX at 125 paces. I'd hesitate beyond 250 with that combo. I'd shoot a moose with it too but still respect the range I'm shooting at, as well as shot presentation. And I would only go for a shoulder/leg shot with that combo at close range, like within a 100, but that's my judgement. Safest shot is always heart/lung. I'd recommend going for heart/lung shot with that combo and you shouldn't be too disappointed. I would suggest keeping ranges to within 300 as well to ensure you have enough 'ethical' energy for an elk. On deer? Shoot away as far as you are capable!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ltbullken, post: 1498346, member: 80386"] I think this is a cartridge failure but only because the cartridge was employed at its limits of range and velocity on the media it struck. At 325 yds, with a 6.5CM, I’m guessing there is barely enough energy and velocity for sufficient penetration on a shoulder/leg bone. That is a very hard target. At 200 yds, it’s probably a doable shot. (BTW, are you referring to a 125gr NP?) Did you recover any of the bullets? What did they look like? The 6.5 CM is not a magical killing cartridge at all ranges in all conditions on all media, in my opinion. If the shot was placed in the heart/lungs at that range, it would have probably would have been a killing shot. I’ve killed elk DRT with my 260 and a 130 gr TSX at 125 paces. I’d hesitate beyond 250 with that combo. I’d shoot a moose with it too but still respect the range I’m shooting at, as well as shot presentation. And I would only go for a shoulder/leg shot with that combo at close range, like within a 100, but that’s my judgement. Safest shot is always heart/lung. I’d recommend going for heart/lung shot with that combo and you shouldn’t be too disappointed. I would suggest keeping ranges to within 300 as well to ensure you have enough ‘ethical’ energy for an elk. On deer? Shoot away as far as you are capable!! [/QUOTE]
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