Hunting & Fishing 6cm for hunting?

[mosin46]

"big game" certainly nothing bigger than 300lb hogs-and that is not likely. mostly just smallish southern whitetail,hogs <200. i know 243 and 6cm are about the same. some differences in performance mostly related to twist,bullet selection,barrel length etc. just wonder wht folks have experienced if using 6mm.

 

[sodakhunter]

I’ve shot a few deer and antelope with 115 DTACs out of a .243. Haven’t had to track one yet. Antelope past 400 and most deer inside that range including these two from last year. Both big mature mule deer.

 

[mosin46]

nice bucks. that would be the biggest game i would ever conceivably shoot,esp with 6mm. 243 same,same. just asking how the 6cm has done for folks. 103gr precision hunter only of course.

 

[shields shtr]

I had good luck on two cow elk with the 108 ELD-m out of my 6 creed. Both shots were in the 400 yard range, BEHIND THE SHOULDER, through the lungs, in ideal conditions with negligible wind. Both cows took about 3-6 steps, wobbled, and fell over dead. It was strangely similar to what I have seen when you get a lung pass through archery hunting. I think the 6 would be just fine on deer sized game.

 

[EastCOYotes]

nice bucks. that would be the biggest game i would ever conceivably shoot,esp with 6mm. 243 same,same. just asking how the 6cm has done for folks. 103gr precision hunter only of course.

Look at the 105 Berger hunting VLDs as well

 

[Aescobar17]

These two didn’t like my 6 Creed yesterday. I’ve taken a couple whitetail at 404 and 598 with a 6x47 Lapua as well. Same projectile and same speed. Different case.

 

[Aescobar17]

Oh, and I’ve put down quite a few hogs within 200-275 lbs with my 6. I’ve dropped a couple 280-290 lb boars with 223 as well. Last week I dropped a 204 lb boar with a 223. I wouldn’t hesitate to take a shot on one with my 6.

 

[Carlos Danger]

I’ve shot a few deer and antelope with 115 DTACs out of a .243. Haven’t had to track one yet. Antelope past 400 and most deer inside that range including these two from last year. Both big mature mule deer.
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Jesus man, that 6 blew their damn bodies right off! Guess it IS good enough to hunt with!

 

[shooter65]

These two didn’t like my 6 Creed yesterday. I’ve taken a couple whitetail at 404 and 598 with a 6x47 Lapua as well. Same projectile and same speed. Different case.

What bullet?

 

[6AYoteHunter]

105 Berger Hybrids work great on mule deer. Going to test the 103 ELDx later this year on a variety of animals.

 

[EastCOYotes]

These two didn’t like my 6 Creed yesterday. I’ve taken a couple whitetail at 404 and 598 with a 6x47 Lapua as well. Same projectile and same speed. Different case.

I like that you’re spending your money on ammo and guns on the not the beer.... jk I can appreciate the keystone lol

 

[lancetkenyon]

I plan to use my 6CM on NM pronghorn in August.

 

[Dale264]

243win has been used for game up to elk and moose. The 6cm will do it better than a 243. Bullet selection will be the most important choice.

 

[BagleyOutdoors]

I had the awesome opportunity to hunt a sheep with my 6 CM. He quartered to me presenting his left side and he dropped instantly. Once arriving at him, no kick up of dirt could be detected. So he just dropped deader than the proverbial door nail. Shot was ~121 yards.

 

[MK20]

Kyle Lamb is smoking elk with his.

 

[Geno C.]

Mother in law has been shooting WI deer for close to 40 years with a 6mmRem. Nothing wrong with the 6s at high speed on 200lb deer at all

 

[shooter65]

Mine is ready to go. Gotta get my back fixed up then wreak havoc with the 6 Creedmoor

 

[Aescobar17]

I like that you’re spending your money on ammo and guns on the not the beer.... jk I can appreciate the keystone lol

Haha Keystone is Ranch beer.