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Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Jackson_Handy #17195796 04/26/22
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,209 E. WA / N. ID high_country_ Campfire Outfitter
high_country_ Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,209 E. WA / N. ID	Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy I'd suggest either 143eldx or 147eldm I have 20 some dead elk with 140 class match bullets. Every one was just like this. Originally Posted by BrentD I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.

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Re: 6.5 PRC on elk xphunter #17222276 05/05/22
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Featherweight6555 Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 2,383 NC	Originally Posted by xphunter My set-up. Tender Vittles Nice one! Where’s the rest of your rifle lol. "Aim right, squeeze light" " Might as well hit what you're aiming at, it kicks the same whether you miss or not" NRA Life, GOA

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17222290 05/05/22
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming xphunter Campfire Regular
xphunter Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming	Haven't you heard, buttstocks are overrated... Ernie "The Un-Tactical" http://sebrests-usa.com/

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Jackson_Handy #17222449 05/05/22
Joined: Mar 2022 Posts: 172 montana XBOLT51 Campfire Member
XBOLT51 Campfire Member Joined: Mar 2022 Posts: 172 montana	Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy I'd suggest either 143eldx or 147eldm I'm taking it she missed the first shot ?

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17222458 05/05/22
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming xphunter Campfire Regular
xphunter Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming	Nope. Check at 13 to 14 second mark, as you can watch trace and see the impact point Ernie "The Un-Tactical" http://sebrests-usa.com/

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Re: 6.5 PRC on elk xphunter #17222830 05/05/22
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Mossy Campfire Regular M Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,390	Originally Posted by xphunter Nope. Check at 13 to 14 second mark, as you can watch trace and see the impact point And see the blood start running down the bulls side

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17222857 05/05/22
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XBOLT51 Campfire Member Joined: Mar 2022 Posts: 172 montana	The second shot defineatly hit it's mark

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk XBOLT51 #17223659 05/05/22
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Jackson_Handy Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2018 Posts: 8,591 Reno NV	Originally Posted by XBOLT51 Originally Posted by Jackson_Handy I'd suggest either 143eldx or 147eldm I'm taking it she missed the first shot ? Haha not only can you see it, you can hear it.

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17224083 05/05/22
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Mossy Campfire Regular M Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,390	My daughter used the 143gr eld-x from her PRC on last falls spike bull. One shot 220yds broke both shoulders and took out the lungs. Done deal in about 10 seconds.

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17224329 05/05/22
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Swamplord Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,022 Alaska	American small & big game animals deserve better than Hornady bullets "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants".

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Re: 6.5 PRC on elk xphunter #17224480 05/06/22
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mathman Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 44,814	Originally Posted by xphunter Nope. Check at 13 to 14 second mark, as you can watch trace and see the impact point Yep, but a bit farther back than ideal.

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17224805 05/06/22
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Geno67 Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,928 Old Florida	Well made monolithic bullets excel at heavy, thick skinned animals. Push them as fast as they will go. Hammer bullets are the best there is right now. A person who's happy will make others happy. Anne Frank

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk mathman #17225340 05/06/22
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming xphunter Campfire Regular
xphunter Campfire Regular Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,588 Wyoming	Originally Posted by mathman Originally Posted by xphunter Nope. Check at 13 to 14 second mark, as you can watch trace and see the impact point Yep, but a bit farther back than ideal. That was my first thought as well, but that bull doesn't seem to me to be a complete broadside shot. Look and see the position off the far front leg. Not a bad shot at all, IF, that is where they were aiming... Stayed away from big bones, and still lethal...We don't know this for certain because there was a second shot. Only a autopsy, bullet path, etc... would give the full story. Ernie "The Un-Tactical" http://sebrests-usa.com/

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17227409 05/07/22
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Doc_Holidude Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,235 C/NEPA WOODS	Anyone know the distance of the shot? If it was mentioned, I missed it. Agree the first shot was back a bit, but body language of the bull, to me anyway, said he was mortally wounded. Classic looking around, slow turn, not as panicked as the others. But the hunter absolutely did everything right, especially a fine follow up shot. If it doesn’t fall immediately, anchor the animal to the ground before you contemplate whether the first one was enough. The follow ups seem to most times be more difficult because of animal movement, hunter excitement, etc. Mighty fine bull! Just my humble opinions, FWIW. Livin ain’t killed me yet, but it’s workin on it!

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Doc_Holidude #17227417 05/07/22
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,757	Originally Posted by Doc_Holidude Anyone know the distance of the shot? ..... 715 yards. If you watch it on youtube it's in description below the vid.

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17227453 05/07/22
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,235 C/NEPA WOODS Doc_Holidude Campfire Regular
Doc_Holidude Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,235 C/NEPA WOODS	Missed that, only watched the link posted, thanks JCMCUBIC! Heck of a poke, for sure! Livin ain’t killed me yet, but it’s workin on it!

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17548944 08/25/22
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 198 Western Oklahoma B bubbaokie Campfire Member
bubbaokie Campfire Member B Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 198 Western Oklahoma	I use the 143 eld-x in my 6.5 STW and have not had problem at all on elk. http:/www.canadianriverhilton.com

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk XBOLT51 #17559160 08/29/22
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257Bob Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 6,813 Tallahassee, Florida	Yep, I saw the hit on the first shot...nice shooting!

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk Benami #17569684 09/01/22
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GSSP Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,281 Near Hobble Creek Canyon, Utah	Sportsman's Warehouse commissioned Barnes Bullets to make a special, run of 6.5 PRC Vor-Tx ammo. It's pushing a 130 gr TSX BT to 3010 fps from a 24" barrel. It uses Lapua brass. No blue tip. It's the non-tipped TSX bullet. https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...prc-130gr-rifle-ammo-20-rounds/p/1764244 Alan [Linked Image]

Re: 6.5 PRC on elk GSSP #17569749 09/01/22
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bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,009 Battle Born	Originally Posted by GSSP Sportsman's Warehouse commissioned Barnes Bullets to make a special, run of 6.5 PRC Vor-Tx ammo. It's pushing a 130 gr TSX BT to 3010 fps from a 24" barrel. It uses Lapua brass. No blue tip. It's the non-tipped TSX bullet. https://www.sportsmans.com/shooting...prc-130gr-rifle-ammo-20-rounds/p/1764244 Alan Wonder why they didn't use a LRX? Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

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