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Originally Posted by coyoteman
For target shooters,pushing to the limit may be neccessary.Not the case for hunters.Field ready--To take down animals at ranges were the chance of wounding is limited,I have let animals go that I didnt feel confident of a humane kill.The hornady 143eldx 6.5 creedmoor, at 2600 fps gets the job done.
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Nice deer coyoteman.
If my rifle were only intended for target, I would probably back off on velocity and focus on gleaning greater accuracy and a tighter ES in velocity. Probably in the 0.4-0.6MOA range rather than the 0.5-0.9MOA that it is currently shooting.
I would certainly not look for higher velocity than the current 2780fps to bang gongs at extended range up to 1000yds.
By your own definition of field ready, as written above, my load is undeniably capable of a humane kill at ranges in which I am confident of a humane kill. As is yours. Not sure what the argument would be here??
I think it is great that you have passed up some long shots. So have most other hunters.
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