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New Gunwerks 6.5-284 Norma
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<blockquote data-quote="Allen Kitts" data-source="post: 1738696" data-attributes="member: 103317"><p>I have a 6.5 x 284 in a Fierce rifle and it is a tack driver. I shoot the 140 Grain Berger Elite Hunters in it but only at 2750fps. I have taken numerous animals with the rifle all with no issues out to just under 600 yards. Largest was the Kudu bull in my emoji taken at 408 yards. Not quite as large as a mature bull elk on the hoof but they are as large as a good sized cow elk or young bull. No issues. Making a kill shot at a thousand yards is a big undertaking even if you are an accomplished shooter and IMO might be a stretch for this combo, not that it wont do the trick if you put it in the boiler room but as a lot of guys on here have already said more always seems to be better when it comes to the larger animals. I also have a Gunwerks rifle, but in 7mm LRM, and it packs quite a bit more punch than the 6.5 x 284 and would probably be a better choice for long range elk, IMO as would the 28 Nosler. It all comes down to what you are comfortable and confident with. The ballistics say the bullet should works just fine, it will all come down to whether or not you can place it in the right spot for a kill shot. The 6.5 x 284 is a great caliber, good luck with the new rifle and good luck with the hunt. Let us know how you make out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Allen Kitts, post: 1738696, member: 103317"] I have a 6.5 x 284 in a Fierce rifle and it is a tack driver. I shoot the 140 Grain Berger Elite Hunters in it but only at 2750fps. I have taken numerous animals with the rifle all with no issues out to just under 600 yards. Largest was the Kudu bull in my emoji taken at 408 yards. Not quite as large as a mature bull elk on the hoof but they are as large as a good sized cow elk or young bull. No issues. Making a kill shot at a thousand yards is a big undertaking even if you are an accomplished shooter and IMO might be a stretch for this combo, not that it wont do the trick if you put it in the boiler room but as a lot of guys on here have already said more always seems to be better when it comes to the larger animals. I also have a Gunwerks rifle, but in 7mm LRM, and it packs quite a bit more punch than the 6.5 x 284 and would probably be a better choice for long range elk, IMO as would the 28 Nosler. It all comes down to what you are comfortable and confident with. The ballistics say the bullet should works just fine, it will all come down to whether or not you can place it in the right spot for a kill shot. The 6.5 x 284 is a great caliber, good luck with the new rifle and good luck with the hunt. Let us know how you make out. [/QUOTE]
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