6.5 creedmoor for Aoudad/Nilgai?

[bowhunterhelm]

I know some hate the round but me and my daughter have killed a bunch of deer with it. We shoot Hornaday Precision Hunter 143 ELDX. I'm wanting to chase Aoudad and Nilgai over the next few years and I know both of them have a reputation for being able to absorb led. Anyone have real world experience, or first hand knowledge, shooting either of these with the 6.5 creedmoor. I'd rather not have to buy a new rifle if I don't have to. Thanks!

[freerhunter16]

If you are using an outfitter for nilgai, I don't know of many that will let you use the creedmoor. Will it work? Sure, with perfect shot placement. But nilgai are tough and can soak up a lot of lead.

Aoudad are tough as well but the creed will be fine. I have seen several shot with a 6.5. With good shot placement, we have never had a problem.

If you decide to use the creed for either animal, I personally would shy away from the Eld-X. Go with a tried and true bonded bullet. Accubond, Partition, TTSX, etc.

[trophy8]

I wouldn’t. Yeah it can work. But you’re taking a huge risk on the nilgai unless it’s a neck shot. And the eldx isn’t a very good bullet as stated above.

I dropped my big ram with my 6.5 prc shooting 140 accubonds. Huge body. So I’d think the creed wouldn’t have as big of an issue there. But nilgai is a different beast.

[frios]

dropped w 6.5 grendel

shot placement.

6.5 creed is plenty IMO. shouldn't be a problem if placement is right on.

[Raider4044]

6.5 creedmoor for Aoudad/Nilgai?

Aoudad shouldn’t be a problem. I’ve killed several Ewes and a smaller Ram with a 6.5 Creed and ELD-Xs. It wouldn’t be my first choice if I was specifically hunting them, but that’s what I carried as a truck gun at the time and was instructed by the landowner to kill every one we saw. I’d try to to find a load with some Accubonds if I were you. ELD-X would probably still do the job on a large ram, but I wouldn’t say it’s ideal, as it’s definitely not the toughest bullet.


Nilgai are a totally different story. I’d definitely find a larger caliber for them. I doubt there are many outfitters, if any at all, that will allow a 6.5 creed.

[Gumbo Man]

I shot a Nilgai bull 3 inches below the ear and forward toward the jaw area with a .338 running and never knocked him off of his feet. Had to catch up to him and finish him off. The only way I would use the Creedmoor is a high neck shot. And I’m a Creedmoor fan. Borrow the right gun if you can.

[gingib]

Nilgai no, Auodad yes.

[txoutdoorsman24]

Even though everyone will say that is well under what is needed, they will get the job done. I have a buddy who shot two nilgai with his 6.5 and they didn’t go far at all.

[dgilbert]

Dropped a auodad 400 yards in its tracks.

[Sackett]

Bullet composition is more important than the diameter of the hole, in your case. If you're dead set on the 6.5 Creed, I'd look for some partitions or Barnes TSX.

[kkp005]

Aoudad would be okay
I wouldn’t shoot a Nilgai with a 6.5 cm and I dang sure would not shoot one with an eld-x

[nimrodtracy]

3006 class with a heavy bonded bullet, Partition or TTSX as stated above. The worst feeling in the world is getting a good hit and not recovering the animal

[luv2hunt]

I have seen it knock down wildebeest and kudu.

[HTOWN]

Aoudad would be okay
I wouldn’t shoot a Nilgai with a 6.5 cm and I dang sure would not shoot one with an eld-x

BINGO! What he said.

Audad all day. Nilgai cows with a 6.5. But not a bull. I wouldn't use that eld-x on a bull. I'd use a better round to punch through if I had to use one.

[Muddy Bud]

We shoot them with 6.5 CMs. 130 grain Swift Scirrocco to the neck or high shoulder will do it under a couple hundred yards. I prefer a .257 Wby Mag but the 6.5 is capable with good placement and a good bonded bullet. That’s what we give most of our younger hunters to shoot.