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Thoughts on Savage Long Range Hunter in 300 PRC?
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<blockquote data-quote="teesquare" data-source="post: 2682126" data-attributes="member: 56740"><p>I am not an "absolutist" on that....I DO believe that there logical, rational choices in size of round for the game we are hunting. But, frankly....this recent Elk kill has caused me to re-evaluate a bit. I was nervous about using what I considered a "light" caliber - the 6.5 PRC on bull Elk. That was based on many years of experience with older "experienced" ballistics, bullet design, and powders.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. But, the truth is that computer modeling and technological advances - just like in every other industry - have created better, more accurate calibers and ammo. For the record - the round used was a Hornady 147 ELD-M. Not the hunting designed ELD-X. The bullet un-furled into a shape that more closely resembled a Black Talon pistol load..... Weight ration was about 80%. The bullet was recovered under the hide on the far side of the animal - clearly delivering all of it's energy into the carcass, for maximum shock.</p><p>So, I say all of the to say....I am re-evaluating what I grew up believing, to quote the great Robert Ruark..." Use Enough Gun". Maybe not as much gun is needed - given good shot placement and modern caliber/ammo designs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="teesquare, post: 2682126, member: 56740"] I am not an "absolutist" on that....I DO believe that there logical, rational choices in size of round for the game we are hunting. But, frankly....this recent Elk kill has caused me to re-evaluate a bit. I was nervous about using what I considered a "light" caliber - the 6.5 PRC on bull Elk. That was based on many years of experience with older "experienced" ballistics, bullet design, and powders.;):). But, the truth is that computer modeling and technological advances - just like in every other industry - have created better, more accurate calibers and ammo. For the record - the round used was a Hornady 147 ELD-M. Not the hunting designed ELD-X. The bullet un-furled into a shape that more closely resembled a Black Talon pistol load..... Weight ration was about 80%. The bullet was recovered under the hide on the far side of the animal - clearly delivering all of it's energy into the carcass, for maximum shock. So, I say all of the to say....I am re-evaluating what I grew up believing, to quote the great Robert Ruark..." Use Enough Gun". Maybe not as much gun is needed - given good shot placement and modern caliber/ammo designs. [/QUOTE]
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