Thread: 6.5prc pills

Originally Posted by Tahr

I have mostly used 140 Amax (20" barrel) and I expect they are similar to the ELDM. Kill very well.

Was disappointed in 140 Berger Hunter.

Have got 200 143 ELDX and 100 147 EDLM now but haven't tried them.

Currently playing with 117 grn Hammers' but the only shot I fired at a deer missed - operator error

What was wrong with the 140gr Berger's @Tahr? Don't expand well at longer ranges? Are you talking about the newer Elite hunters or older VLD Hunters? Was going to be the next pill i tried is all....

Originally Posted by 3hundred win mag

What was wrong with the 140gr Berger's @Tahr? Don't expand well at longer ranges? Are you talking about the newer Elite hunters or older VLD Hunters? Was going to be the next pill i tried is all....

VLD Hunter. Just didn't seem to be as emphatic as the Amax. Less internal damage. I shot a big red hind at about 20 yards centre shoulder and she ran 100 yards. Hit another one in the lungs at 250 and there wasn't a drop of blood. Thought I had lost her, but dog found it 100 odd yards away dead down in a creek. The Amax have been flattening them.

It might be because with the 20" barrel the velocity isn't exactly stellar (2,875fps)

Righto, thanks for the info mate

Originally Posted by Tahr

VLD Hunter. Just didn't seem to be as emphatic as the Amax. Less internal damage. I shot a big red hind at about 20 yards centre shoulder and she ran 100 yards. Hit another one in the lungs at 250 and there wasn't a drop of blood. Thought I had lost her, but dog found it 100 odd yards away dead down in a creek. The Amax have been flattening them.

It might be because with the 20" barrel the velocity isn't exactly stellar (2,875fps)

I see TARGEX made good points about "points" in another thread on projectile preformance....I wonder if a slight opening of the tip of them bergers might change them up to a completely different beast???? not suggesting anything too drastic but a gentle filing back to lead or drill of say 2mm to open jacket at tip might be just the ticket.......