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Posted On: 12/31/2020
By: Bruce Spracklen
A: Hi Bruce! This round's bullet achieves a .625 G1 BC when fired from a 24" test barrel. I've put together the data for you in this link, which you can also play around with on your end:
http://www.shooterscalculator.com/ballistic-trajectory-chart.php?pl=%5BPreset+Name%5D&presets=&df=G1&bc=.625&bw=143&vi=2700&zr=100&sh=-1.5&sa=0&ws=0&wa=0&cfa=on&alt=0&tmp=59&bar=29.92&hum=0&ssb=on&cr=700&ss=50&chartColumns=Range%7Eyd%3BElevation%7Ein%3BEnergy%7Eft.lbf%3BVel%5Bx%2By%5D%7Eft%2Fs&lbl=&submitst=+Create+Graph+
Posted On: 9/15/2020
By: Randall Arbini
A: Hello Randall! Currently the only 143 grain 6.5 CM load Hornady offers is the ELD-X, which is not lead-free. The only lead-free 6.5 CM loads they do offer have 120 grain GMX bullets, which are monolithic copper.
For 300 Win Mag, Hornady has 165 grain and 180 grain GMX options. If you meant 300 Weatherby Mag, then they have got one option with a 180 grain GMX. Please let me know if I can be of amy more help, like if you want SKUs for any of these rounds.
Posted On: 5/15/2020
By: Jerry whiteday
A: Hello Jerry! The antelope is thin-skinned animal with a big vital area. Even a varmint hunting 6.5 Creed would make quick work of such a creature. The 6.5 Creed's high ballistic coefficient and exceptional accuracy also suit it perfectly for long-distance antelope hunting. This round's ELD-X is a top notch hunting bullet that's as optimized for accuracy as it is deadly terminal performance. A bullet with a higher ballistic coefficient is natrually going to do a better job of fighting off wind drift, and this round's .625 BC is really high for its class. (That's out of a 24" barrel.)
The 6.5 Creed is a strong cartridge that's really earned its recent fanfare. As for the 6.5 Creed's cons for antelope hunting, I can think of only the usual ones associated with the round: A little less accurate than some other rounds (which is true of most rounds), a little costlier than some shooters are accustomed to, and not much better than 308 Win over shorter distances.
I'd stick with a boat tail bullet like this round's if I had to compensate strong wind. Now, if you want to go with a soft point instead of a polymer tip, this InterLock ammo by Hornady will definitely prove deadly to antelope: luckygunner.com/6-5-creedmoor-129-grain-btsp-hornady-american-whitetail-20-rounds. If you'd like to go with an all-copper bullet, this VOT-TX LR ammo by Barnes will take good care of your hunt too: luckygunner.com/6-5-creedmoor-127-grain-lrx-bt-barnes-vor-tx-lr-20-rounds. I hope that helps!
Posted On: 5/12/2020
By: Brandon
A: This is definitely a pinnacle hunting cartridge, with an ELD-X that's as fine-tuned for accuracy as it is deadly terminal expansion. The ELD-X contains lead, though. If you want a top notch all-copper hunting bullet, then I believe you'll be satisfied by Barnes VOT-TX LR: luckygunner.com/6-5-creedmoor-127-grain-lrx-bt-barnes-vor-tx-lr-20-rounds. It too is super accurate, and Barnes' nontoxic monolithic bullet expands to produce razor sharp cutting petals even when it strikes past 700 yards!
Posted On: 7/22/2019
By: Rob
A: Hi Rob. That round would serve you extremely well on an elk hunt. The 6.5 is gaining popularity for elk hunting due to its flat trajectory and energy. The ELD-X bullet insures a humane kill. Overall, this would be at the top of any elk hunter's list!