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Bullet failure 130 grain nosler partition with 6.5 creedmoor
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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 1498388" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>I know that I am going to get killed here with negative responses from long range shooters, however here goes. I believe that many of the "6.5" calibers are really overrated in many cases, and because of this they are oftentimes used where larger calibers would do a better, a cleaner job and a more ethical job of taking down an animal. I believe that there are better cartridges for hunting larger thin skinned animals such as elk. As one other post here states, trying to break down a shoulder on such a large animal is asking a lot with a 130gr bullet, period!! And you will always read about bullet placement, well that is okay when shooting a steel plate that isn't moving or in a sterile situation while hunting, however "hunting scenarios" <u><em>are not always sterile</em></u>. And.....there is not anyone on this blog, who has ever done any considerable hunting, can say otherwise! When we are hunting, even the most experience hunter, will and has run into situations that will turn a simple shot into a nightmare in a heart beat!! One other statement that I would like to make here is that I have been a true fan of Nosler partition bullets for over 50 years and have never had one "not" perform as it was supposed to. Great expansion and total penetration!! I shot a 170lb deer/doe at 260 yard, front-on, center neck with a 140 Nosler partition bullet, out of a 6.5 Remington mag. The bullet never exited the animal and I never found it, but the field dressing was quite easy and messy because the inside was a total case of mush; the doe dropped right where she was standing. I have shot many other deer with Noslers, only with larger calibers, caribou being another species, 300 Win mag, total penetration and dropped right where they were standing; last one was 350 yards. All that said if you are going to hunt elk, use a larger caliber weapon. I hunt black bears, they are big, furry creatures with teeth and claws that can really mess you up if the right opportunity arises, and/if that sterile environment turns ugly, and they have a penchant to do just that if they can; I use a 35 Whelen or a .358 Winchester to get the job done. And.....please all of you "6.5 shooters" please go easy here!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 1498388, member: 69192"] I know that I am going to get killed here with negative responses from long range shooters, however here goes. I believe that many of the "6.5" calibers are really overrated in many cases, and because of this they are oftentimes used where larger calibers would do a better, a cleaner job and a more ethical job of taking down an animal. I believe that there are better cartridges for hunting larger thin skinned animals such as elk. As one other post here states, trying to break down a shoulder on such a large animal is asking a lot with a 130gr bullet, period!! And you will always read about bullet placement, well that is okay when shooting a steel plate that isn't moving or in a sterile situation while hunting, however "hunting scenarios" [U][I]are not always sterile[/I][/U]. And.....there is not anyone on this blog, who has ever done any considerable hunting, can say otherwise! When we are hunting, even the most experience hunter, will and has run into situations that will turn a simple shot into a nightmare in a heart beat!! One other statement that I would like to make here is that I have been a true fan of Nosler partition bullets for over 50 years and have never had one "not" perform as it was supposed to. Great expansion and total penetration!! I shot a 170lb deer/doe at 260 yard, front-on, center neck with a 140 Nosler partition bullet, out of a 6.5 Remington mag. The bullet never exited the animal and I never found it, but the field dressing was quite easy and messy because the inside was a total case of mush; the doe dropped right where she was standing. I have shot many other deer with Noslers, only with larger calibers, caribou being another species, 300 Win mag, total penetration and dropped right where they were standing; last one was 350 yards. All that said if you are going to hunt elk, use a larger caliber weapon. I hunt black bears, they are big, furry creatures with teeth and claws that can really mess you up if the right opportunity arises, and/if that sterile environment turns ugly, and they have a penchant to do just that if they can; I use a 35 Whelen or a .358 Winchester to get the job done. And.....please all of you "6.5 shooters" please go easy here!! [/QUOTE]
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