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Monometal Bullet Choice for Elk 6.5 PRC
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<blockquote data-quote="2ndhandrifles" data-source="post: 2789046" data-attributes="member: 125777"><p>The only solid copper I'd use for elk would be the 124 Hammer.</p><p>While I just picked up a 6.5 PRC, I've been hunting with and reloading for a 6.5 X 55 for a few years now. I haven't tried Berger bullets yet, mostly a supply & demand issue but I've considered them. These are the bullets I like for 6.5</p><p></p><p>143 Norman Bondstrike</p><p>142 Nosler ABLR</p><p>143 ELDX</p><p>140 Partition - frontal shot at a steep uphill angle on a mule deer at 275 yds. Clipped the top of the heart, one lung, and exited through the back strap. Passed through about 18" of deer and he was DRT.</p><p>140 AB</p><p>156 Oryx - this one is a hammer and you won't see too much difference in performance out to 300 yds. A little slower, not a pin hole group, but is capable of taking moose and black bear.</p><p></p><p>If I knew my shots were going to be 300 - 500 yds using a 6.5 PRC, I'd probably go with the ELDX, Bondstrike, or 156 Berger EOL. The 124 Hammer is a solid choice as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="2ndhandrifles, post: 2789046, member: 125777"] The only solid copper I’d use for elk would be the 124 Hammer. While I just picked up a 6.5 PRC, I’ve been hunting with and reloading for a 6.5 X 55 for a few years now. I haven’t tried Berger bullets yet, mostly a supply & demand issue but I’ve considered them. These are the bullets I like for 6.5 143 Norman Bondstrike 142 Nosler ABLR 143 ELDX 140 Partition - frontal shot at a steep uphill angle on a mule deer at 275 yds. Clipped the top of the heart, one lung, and exited through the back strap. Passed through about 18” of deer and he was DRT. 140 AB 156 Oryx - this one is a hammer and you won’t see too much difference in performance out to 300 yds. A little slower, not a pin hole group, but is capable of taking moose and black bear. If I knew my shots were going to be 300 - 500 yds using a 6.5 PRC, I’d probably go with the ELDX, Bondstrike, or 156 Berger EOL. The 124 Hammer is a solid choice as well. [/QUOTE]
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