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143 ELD-X @ 2740fps: 7000'AMSL 30°F 50% humidity 500 yds 2180fps & 1508ft/lbs 750 yds 1926fps & 1177ft/lbs 880 yds 1802fps & 1031ft/lbs (max hunting yardage)

I shoot about 2500-3000 rounds a year of centerfire rifles. Probably 800 or so at 400 to 1700+ yards. My personal hunting rifles are verified at long range for actual drops. Here are some shots over the last 4-5 years. A lot of other 1st round one shot kills from 18 to 350 yards that will not add to this discussion. I can not think of many that needed a second shot. Maybe 1 bull @ 250 just to anchor him at last light. 662 yds, bull elk, 1 shot, within .5" of POA. 7RM w. 180 Hybrid @ 2996fps Bull went 50+/- yards 772 yards, coyote, 1 shot. 7RM w. 180 Hybrid @ 2996fps Coyote ran 40 yards 637 yds, mule deer buck, 1 shot, with wind drift about 4" R from POA (still shattered both shoulders, vertebra, and top of both lungs) deer dropped at the shot and never moved. 6.5 SLR w. 127 LRX @ 3060fps (by my 14 year old daughter) 1365 yds, 2 coyotes, 2 shots. .300RUM w. 230 Hybrid @ 3068fps Coyotes flopped about 20 yards downhill 1323 yards, coyote, 2 shots. .250AI w. 100SMK @ 3100fps Coyote spun about 4 times and dropped 488 yards, mule deer buck, 1 shot. .25-06AI w. 100 TTSX @ 3600fps Never took a step 432 yds, bull elk, 1 shot. .300RUM w. 215 Hybrid @ 3100fps (son-in-law) Dropped at the shot 1201 yards, squirrel, 1 shot. .300RUM w. 230 Hybrid @ 3068fps Flew about 20' in the air in a tangled mess Here are a couple of the misses (names will be withheld): Bull elk @ 882, shot right over his back (because shooter misunderstood when I told him to "hold right on his shoulder", and he held the top of the shoulder....right where the vapor trail showed) .300RUM w. 215 Hybrid @ 3100fps Big mule deer @ 851, saw bullet impact dirt just below belly. Watched that deer play cat and mouse with the hunter for 45 minutes, never offering another shot. 6.5 SLR w. 140 HVLD @ 2950fps I can't count the number of shots NOT taken because conditions did not allow what I consider a guaranteed kill shot or a possible recovery. Not so much distance, but mainly wind, cover, weather, proximity to nasty terrain for recovery, etc., I have missed more archery shots than rifle by far. And 80% of those were at freaking turkeys.

That guy needs to rework his loads. I had a 143 ELD-X @ 2740 from a 21" 6.5CM for a guy I worked up.

A Bartlein #2b is pretty much the same weight as a Proof Sendero Light of the same length. Same with a #3 to a Proof Sendero contour. But, you gain a lot of stiffness with the Proof, and the lack of walking as the barrel heats up is a big benefit if you plan on 3+ shots in a row.

Final build specs: Lone Peak Fuzion Ti SA DBM 24" Proof Research Sendero 1:7.5" Axisworks Muscle Mag 3 port brake Manners PRS2 in "Tac Swamp" bedded Axisworks DBM w. AI mags Trigger Tech Diamond @ 6oz (yeah, 6oz!!!) Cerakote in Elite Sand Seekins alloy 30mm. 87" medium rings Tangent Theta TT315M 3-15×50 w. Gen 2XR MIL Finished weight of scoped rifle with 5 rd magazine is 9lbs 14oz Starting load work up: Lapua SR brass Fed GM205M 41.0-44.0 H4350 (42.0 @ 3056fps & 44.0 @ 3200 are both ridiculously accurate, everything was actually sub .5" except the cold/clean/new group) 105 Berger Hybrid 2.858" COAL 2.246" CBTO (touching the lands) Range day this morning First 3 shots out of the rifle. Cold/clean/new shot, then 2 more almost touching. Adjusted zero, then....It shoots as good as it looks. Shots 7/8/9 from the rifle. 105 Hybrid @ 3056fps The local inspector had to get a better look at the rifle... I got the 105 Hybrids up to 3200fps with no signs of pressure. Everything was under .5". Had the above group @ .240", and the group @ 3200fps were at .307". All with bullets seated just touching the lands for testing purposes.

If you have seen bucks in 7E, hunt 7E. I have actually seen more deer in 7E than 7W in the last 20 years.

For the price, they are phenomenal. Pros: Tracks perfect, great reticle, good turrets, good eye box Cons: No zero stop (but you can get an aftermarket set of shims), no illumination

Teaser...

I picked it up yesterday..... Only had time to.bring it home and slap the Tangent Theta on it real quick before I had to go to dinner..... I will post photos this weekend....it is badass...as usual from Axisworks.

I have a Kestrel 4500 with bluetooth and AB. I use it LR shooting all the time, and carry it hunting with me too. Let's you know the difference between a 12mph and 14mph wind that will effect drift at 600+ causing a clean hit or a wound. It allowed me two 1st round hits on two coyotes @ 1365 with an 11mph 90° full value wind.

Don't let the antis see this. They will be darting game and hanging these plates on them for release back into the wild...

Sounds like you made the effort. I have had many a bowl of tag soup. No shame in it as long as you try.

Let air out of the back tires down to 10psi, back it on and strap it forward. That will easily get you 2-3" further forward. Viola, it fits.

Super point sounds like it is for one species of your choice. $13 extra per year until you draw. Say goodbye to a 26-27BP antelope tag guarantee. Max Point creep will rise.

Bugle and cow call at first light. Find the bulls, you will find cows. It has worked for us numerous times.

1:8" twist unless you plan on shooting the 150-160gr bullets, which are a bit heavy for the 6.5CM in my opinion. If so, 1:7". 22"-26" depending on your end goal. Very handy, lighter weight mountain rifle for varmint/deer/antelope? 22". General all-around hunting rifle? 24". Long range steel & moderate range deer and antelope? 26". Do not overlook the Sendero Light contour either, depending on what stock you plan on running. Remember, light rifles take a lot more practice and near perfect shooting form to shoot well. Not that the rifles are any less accurate, just they need more consistent input to be repeatable. But sure are nicer to carry in the mountains than a 14# LR rifle. Axisworks in Tempe, AZ has been turning out freaking tack driivers. I have shot 18-19 of their rifles now (2 of my own and 16-17 others and having my 3rd one built now in 6CM) and all have been sub-half MOA rifles, actually all have been .3" or better, some much better. The finished product is a work of art. But wait times are like the best steak restaurant in town on a Friday night...don't expect to get in and out quickly. But SO worth the wait. I also have 3 Phoenix Custom Rifles. All are insanely accurate too (and shot about 10 others). Some guys don't like PCR, but I have always had great products from them. They were not working on CF barrels for a while, but I think they are now. I have shot customs from several.other gunsmiths. Piercision, Craig's, Lane Precision, LRI, SAC, Defensive Edge, GAP, etc. Most are amazing rifles. A few leave some to be desired. PM me if you want the ones I would NOT go to.

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I would never, EVER, switch ammo 3 days before I leave for a hunt. But... What cartridge are you shooting? What bullet are you shooting? What barrel length and twist? What preferred bullet weight? What is your max yardage?

Make you try before you buy. I have heard more negative reviews than positive. I have never used one myself.

Give me precise GPS coordinates to where YOUR buck is, and I can confirm or deny if that is the same buck.

I got almost hourly updates during this hunt....and decided to go buy my own preference points for a future WY antelope hunt!

Only 300....maybe 400.....

Over your price range, but both my 10/22s wear an SWFA SS 3-15×42. If you wait until Black Friday timeline, or find them used, you can get into them for -$500. Amazing scopes.

Man. Those mtns are intimidating! Awesome.

You are a lucky man that your wife likes to hunt. My daughters both hunt though. They use what rifle I take for them to use depending on game choice. They get to pick what is in the truck. Anyone who knows me, knows that is usually one of 3 (in the vehicle) that are all high end customs with top tier glass. Accurate and well documented rifles make for a more enjoyable hunt. Practice, practice, practice.