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6.5 creedmore
« on: October 22, 2018, 07:46:08 PM »
Does a 6.5 kill a bear prety good?
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2018, 08:02:11 PM »
Shot placement is key. It has the speed and with a good bullet, you'll have a dead bear.
Maybe try the heavier options, 140gr or more  :twocents:

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2018, 09:23:09 PM »
It's Creedmoor.   140gr Partition will easily kill anything you'll ever hunt in Washington.
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2018, 09:28:49 PM »
Absolutely. I run a magnum, but wouldn't hesitate to shoot a bear with 6.5 CM. Precision beats power !

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2018, 03:17:40 PM »
Thanks everyone, I was planning on getting one but because there are a lot of bears where I hunt I just wanted to be sure that I was getting a gun that would do the job properly if I happen to see one.
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2018, 03:33:51 PM »
My Creedmoor killed a black bear at 400+ yards with some hornady 143 grain ELDX. Just remember if you get one you also have grow a man bun, wear a flat brimmed hat, drink Mtn Ops, and drive a TRD.

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2018, 08:46:25 PM »
Use the 6.5CM with confidence on black bear. The 143 eld-x is a great bulletin choice. Apparently my cowboy hat and Filson vest is the wrong uniform for using this cartridge but what the hell.  :tup:
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2018, 11:47:06 PM »
Lol I’ve had my creedmoor for 5 years so my hickory and romeos and red Sox hat is a OG style..lol

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2018, 11:52:17 PM »
 Put your hair in a manbun and the 6.5 Creed will kill anything. ;)

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2018, 11:03:34 AM »
My son killed his this year with a 6.5 creed...pushing a 140 grain accubond the bear was dead on impact.   :tup: :tup:

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2018, 11:31:46 AM »
Put your hair in a manbun and the 6.5 Creed will kill anything. ;)

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2018, 12:33:52 PM »
Lol I’ve had my creedmoor for 5 years so my hickory and romeos and red Sox hat is a OG style..lol





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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2018, 08:04:47 PM »
My Creedmoor killed a black bear at 400+ yards with some hornady 143 grain ELDX. Just remember if you get one you also have grow a man bun, wear a flat brimmed hat, drink Mtn Ops, and drive a TRD.

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2019, 07:43:44 PM »
Does a 6.5 kill a bear prety good?

Like others have said, it's all about shot placement.
Double lung 'em and you have a dead bear with the 6.5 just like a 25/06, 270, 30/30 etc.
Miss 'em or put on in the guts and you may have well missed with a 458win mag.

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Your second best shot is a clean miss.
Never pull the trigger if you know it's just not there.

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2019, 10:06:23 PM »
the ribs of a bear are thinner than a whitetail. Shooting a Cheytac or a 243 if you do not hit both lungs, heart or a spine its more than likely gone.

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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2019, 10:44:41 PM »
Saw a 130 grn Berger pass through a sow at 458 yards this year. Just gotta put it in the right spot
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2019, 10:48:39 PM »
Saw a 130 grn Berger pass through a sow at 458 yards this year. Just gotta put it in the right spot

 I sooner believe you saw someone do it from that range rather than you saying you did it from that range. :rolleyes: :chuckle:
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Re: 6.5 creedmore
« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2019, 04:51:55 PM »
Saw a 130 grn Berger pass through a sow at 458 yards this year. Just gotta put it in the right spot

 I sooner believe you saw someone do it from that range rather than you saying you did it from that range. :rolleyes: :chuckle:

I wish I had the phone scope on it.

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