Moose Hunt: 6.5 PRC (Browning Max Long Range)

Our fall started out quick with a muley, but we beat the bush for almost 2 weeks looking for elk. Nearing the end of the rut and as the moose were just starting decided we might have better look with moose. Sometimes things happen really quick as within 20 minutes of calling on our first morning trying for moose we had one on the ground.

[@averyabood6155]

Great hunt, and I honestly really appreciate you following up with the 2nd shot to put him down humanely- good job

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Avery Abood thanks for watching and commenting

[@averyabood6155]

@@phaloxx Hey Tom H. I had to read through Nd see what round he was shooting, it had been a bit si ce I saw the video. I know they shoot a 6.5 creed on a coyote video and I wanted to see if it was a 6.5 creed or a 6.5 prc they used in the moose hunt in this vid. Turns out it's the PRC with a 147 grain projectile. After researching the round and advertised velocity from Hornady for these rounds I would have to say that it has very similar energy to 270 win with a 140/150 gr. Bullet. Yes the diameter of the bullet is. 264 and is a bit smaller than a .30 cal or .277 cal. I would have to give the nod to this being an acceptable moose and elk round. Lots of moose and elk have fallen to smaller rounds, 257 weatherby, 25-06, 257 Robert's, 243 win, 6mm remington, 240 weatherby etc. There may be bigger cannons out there with more energy ( the big 300's ) but it ultimately comes down to shot placement as you know. Out of curiosity, what makes 6.5 calibers " shit rounds " ?

[@curtturnipseed9234]

@@phaloxx You sound like a really great person who would be a lot of fun to hang out with.

[@anamericanpatriot5230]

You are one lucky fella to have your best friend ( your woman) with you sharing those moments GOD BLESS you both

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks so much friend appreciate you taking time to watch and comment

[@gsp2west]

Great video. Your respect for the game we hunt is inspiring. The 6.5 prc gets a lot of bad press for not being big enough for elk/moose. When shot placement is good there is no mistake that 6.5 prc will do the job. If shot placement is not good then no matter what cal you are shooting it can fail.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks and correct shot placement and ethical shots at practical ranges

[@FORDEVR]

Nice Job! I’ve seen you both on many coyote hunts. When your usually aiming at a 4”-5” coyote target that head shot is a easy follow up shot for someone with your skill. Nicely done.👌

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

FORDEVR thanks

[@elkbow]

Congrats. Great amount of meat for the freezer, I'm jealous. Love moose meat, much better than eating store processed beef. Enjoyed the video. To you both, have a wonderful winter!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

elkbow thanks for watching and the comment, happy hunting!

[@camonly849]

That 6.5 prc put the hurt on him in the first shot.

[@gennadiylobanov6552]

Amazing story! So happy for you guys!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks Gennadiy

[@FFFOutdoor]

Great video,beautiful country, great shot and good follow shot! Congratulations!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

FFF Safaris thanks guys.

[@aryamoshrefi417]

@jimharmer for you that you say 6.5 PRC is not enough for large game like Elk and Moose!

[@gutz9252]

Well done for the second shot a lot of respect

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks Gerrit yes sir as ethical as possible

[@Apx_outdoors]

Love the videos! Keep them comming!

[@stuartowens3506]

Are you folks in Utah? I’m in Utah and I am considering the 6.5 PRC. I’ve been a 7 Rem Mag guy forever but the 6.5 PRC has caught my attention. I don’t need to ask about it’s ability on large game anymore. Great video! And, VERY pleased to see the ethics involved in your decision to take the second shot. Many hunters would have been more concerned for the rack than the animal.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Stuart Owens hey Stuart we are up in Alberta Canada. The PRC as you see has served us just fine. And absolutely, make the kills as clean quick and ethical as possible. Any hunter who hunts more for antlers than meat I don’t consider hunting, but rather sporting. Sadly the focus on most videos and tv shows I see are all about antler size...

[@Tophet1]

I'm glad you gave the bull a finishing shot.

[@anthonyfairbanks2952]

Awesome job Guy's

[@GhostOfWV]

Buddy I’ve taken bow shots on whitetail deer through the front chest looking at you. It’s the boiler room. I killed a big 8 this year like that. Arrow sailed in him. Good shot

[@destinationxterra]

Congrats! 🍻 Nice vidéo! Congrats both of you! 👍🏻

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

If anyone knows the coordinates of that hunt let me know... that might be the last 6.5PRC brass in existence.

[@gulgulo1455]

Очень красивая охота!!!! Очень круто,супер!!!!!

[@ArrowAffliction]

That wack is seriously loud lol great shot

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Life's Better Outdoors sure was, thanks

[@jamieclayton7652]

Sweet!!! Congrats on the bull!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Jamie Clayton thanks Jamie

[@jeffreyd513]

Thats awesome man. Much respect to you guys. 👍

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Jeffrey D thanks Jeff

[@bradh74]

Nice video! Sorry I disagree with a small rifle like a 6.5 for that large of an Animal but I hope you don't have any negative results with it. I wish you both good luck you seem like a really good couple! Congrats!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks Brady haven’t had any issues yet.

[@bobwills7607]

6.5 has been harvesting moose for 100 years!!

[@christianmcneil6523]

That’s not that small of a round, A 30-06 will take a moose down

[@bradh74]

@@christianmcneil6523 Really? A 30-06 will out penetrate a 6.5 any day! (with hunting ammo)

[@tec9944]

I mean I wouldn't use a 6.5 for specifically to hunt moose with but it has been doing it many many years I think your part of the band wagon that thinks they need a 338 Lapua for a moose.. a 6.5 you can use from coyote up to moose that's the point it's a good long range smackdown cartridge that can do it all without breaking the bank or your shoulder, yes a 7mm mag or 300 win mags nice to have but you can make do with way less

[@charlesmullins3238]

What bullet were you shootin and do you have any stats on it….I have the waypoint prc and will be huntin with it in Ky this yr….the 130tmk@3250 lays a hellova smack down on jugs way off but probably use 143eldx just cause so many talk good bout em…have 147eldm also…you’d for sure layed him down broadside…that rd Carries some heat..

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Hey I was using a 147 ELDM at about 2950 fps

[@charlesmullins3238]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt perfect…I’d like to be able to get those above 3k…got 153 a tips on way

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

@@charlesmullins3238 nice I wish I reloaded the atips have crazy bc’s.

[@charlesmullins3238]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt dude the hype is real…I made fun of my Buddie yr ago on 6.5s and a tips now I’ve got a prc loadin both weights..lol. Shot my best 2 groups of my life with em so I’m sold

[@Dfleuryoutdoors]

good shot, the bullet looks like it did its job. just curious why you went with the 147 eldm match bullet instead of the 143 eldx hunting bullet.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

d fleury it shoots better out of my rifle and with the research I did found it was successful as a hunting round.

[@ctgeorgia]

What cartridge & bullet (grain) did you use in the 6.5 PRC? Really amazing! He went down quickly.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

6.5 PRC Hornady 147 ELDM

[@ctgeorgia]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt - that's amazing. I've never hunted moose but had always been told you needed a much larger caliber like 300 WM. You definitely proved otherwise! Good luck this upcoming season.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

@@ctgeorgia you’ve seen second half of this video. We’ve taken 3 bull moose and two bull elk with 6.5 PRC now nothing gone more than 30 yards. Any of our big game hunting videos are with 6.5 PRC. You can check out some of our other videos, elk hunting and Stacy’s moose last year. Thanks for commenting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6nbZneNgZiBqNU

[@ctgeorgia]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt I will check them out now! Thank you for putting in all the hard work so we can all watch and learn!

[@austinrysdale6301]

That's a target bullet lmao definitely did the job though

[@BeeBopGaming]

How are you liking the 6.5 PRC? My uncle just bought me one for Christmas and I love how there’s not much recoil and it has the speed and power to take shit out. Plus I can long range paper hunt.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

beebop shopbop loving the 6.5 PRC can’t say a bad thing about it other than factory ammo is a little hard to find in my parts.

[@sheepdawg6946]

What state is this hunt in? I took my first shiras moose last month in Wyoming with my .270 Win. Only took me 20 years of points to obtain the tag. Congrats. I'm building a lightweight sheep rifle in 6.5 PRC. Heard great things about that cartridge.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

sheepdawg hey we are up in Alberta Canada! That’s a looooong time to wait for a tag we are lucky! Our ParC is treating us well for sure

[@gulgulo1455]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheChapple32]

how heavy is the gun to walk around with

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

13 lbs

[@ziruk-king4466]

Do you like prc or creedmore? Will the creedmore do well on moose and elk under 250 yards?

[@brentigo]

nothing wrong with those two shots mate. Well done. freezer full

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

brentigo yes sir lots for winter now

[@realsavour]

What range is that at?

[@jward9637]

I have the same rifle in 300WinMag. Great rifle, I shot a good Mule deer this year with it. What scope do you have. Good shooting btw! I would have taken that shot, and the follow up as well. My mule deer dropped straight down! Congratulations!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Hey J very nice rifle, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Iwillfigureoutanamelater]

What kind of ammo were you using?

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

D Clark factory Hornady 147

[@jamesallen7259]

Way to go on the follow up shot.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thanks James.

[@bikerdoubled]

May I ask what bullet were you using? Or was it handloads

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Hornady 147 ELDM

[@philipanderson3104]

How far was this shot

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

About 150 yards

[@bryanprospector9658]

What bullet are you running and load if you don't mind. I"m debating a short magnum build and your videos show its more than capable for anything I plan to hunt.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Bryan Prospector hey Bryan using factory Hornady 147. 6.5 PRC is my favourite caliber. Cheers

[@bryanshaver]

Thanks for the info! Great videos by the way. I’m in the process of rebranding my channel and tried to video a few things recently. It’s a lot tougher than it looks with all the camera and audio gear and setup. Thanks for sharing. -Bryan

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Bryan Shaver your welcome thanks for the support

[@cotton648]

Awesome video! How do you like kryptec camo? Obviously your colder than me in southeast Ohio but we still get negative temps. Just curious how warm it is and lightweight. Thanks

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

prepared648 thanks for the comment. I’m running the ares jacket Stacy has aquillo.If lightweight and warm is what your after look no further. Super packable also. Was a bit worried about material tearing on snags but we’ve been through some thick stuff with no issues. Camp pattern is awesome in my opinion. With a few layers underneath easily a -30 jacket it’s almost too warm unless it’s 10 degrees or colder. I only know Celsius so might have to convert. You won’t regret trying an ares jacket. I’m 5’11” 165 lbs medium fits me great.

[@cotton648]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt awesome thanks

[@customhuntingarrows]

Nice job! I have that same rifle... what brake you running on that rig?

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Precision Armament M11

[@Mooseracks]

Often I am asked the question if hunting is skill or luck; Hey I like that second shot...Right beween the ears... ; Luck increases only with skill and experience. We have been hunting moose for 60 years and EVER SEASON we are SUCESSFUL in harvesting moose... Why is that...?? And yet people in the EXACT same area return home with nothing. GREAT FILMING...and NICE BULL.... Cheers

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Moose Racks thanks for watching. We are having encounters with moose daily, elk in the other hand few and far between. Staying focused and determined is getting difficult but we are hanging in there

[@Mooseracks]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt wowee...if you are seeing moose..this is good...they don't go far from where they are born...few miles... but it your seeing the AND YOU ARE NOT SEEING THE SHOOTER YOU WANT...he is hiding some where close by..change your strategy just a little...these big guys don't get big by playing dumb.... good luck...cheers

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Moose Racks thanks for the tip. Stacys tag opens up November 1st, might be a little late for calling but we are keeping our fingers crossed

[@Mooseracks]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt agreed..little late perhaps for calling...have you two ever push bush......SOMETIMES you know where the animals are...but need to chase the out... The other GOOD thing is bulls will often buch up ... you find one... chances are there are a few in that same area....but keeo in mind post rut (2nd rut) the animals will be feeding heavy... check moon cycles...moose will feed all night. Even mid day you might be surprised to see anilmals... I wish you the best.... bern

[@mesabaabrasives690]

Great video. Nice clean kill. Well done!

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Mesaba Abrasives thanks for watching and the comment, appreciated

[@joshuaeck2712]

How far was the shot?

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

140 ish yards close enough I never ranged.

[@treyjackson4402]

Hey I have been seeing more and more stuff about the 6.5 prc. I personally have no Experience with it. What do you like about it and what made you switch to it from a different caliber?

[@treyjackson4402]

And how's the recoil on it? What caliber would you say the recoil was equivalent to?

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

trey jackson hey Trey I upgraded from a 6.5 creedmoor for more downrange energy. This caliber with high bc bullets carries its energy better drops and drifts less. If you look at a ballistic app you’ll see what I mean. As for recoil with the muzzle brake there isn’t any. Less than a 243. Stacy is 105 lbs and can watch her shots and says it doesn’t hardly kick. I think this caliber will take right off. For me it seems to be the ultimate caliber and on paper and is proving this in the field.

[@anthonybanks4633]

I wish my wife would come out to hunt with me

[@magwamagwa45110]

not the best shot but the gun worked well he was not going anywhere was he heart shot? but where the hell are you hunting on a farm? ranch? wierd place for a moose.. good eating

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Magwa Magwa ya was hesitant to take it wanting him to turn. Not heart shot passed through cam out flank on opposite side. Lots of internal damage. Farm land right beside bush along banks of Peace River in AB. We see them in farmland lots here.

[@magwamagwa45110]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt awesome 6.5 prc or 6.5 Norma both great choices...what bullet are you using I am using 127 LRX Barnes pass throughs all day long on elk anchors them....don,t listen to the may Sayers in the end it is all about bullet placement and bullet construction looked like you had both covered well....

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Magwa Magwa was using Hornady 147 grain and yes all about shot placement and knowing your limits with respect to caliber, range and shooting ability

[@nathan8418]

Does the 6.5 PRC tear up meat like a 7mm rem mag?

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Nathan Silook never shot anything with 7mm rem Mag but we found 6.5 isnt too bad

[@karolbogucki1141]

Łoś

[@varmint223]

What ammo

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Thomas Kindrick factory 147 match

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

@Chase Langley ammo very limited where we are. Only options are eldx and ELDM. Both are constructed very similar and after extensive research the match works just fine as a hunting load. 2 Bull moose, 2 Bull elk and a big muley nothing went more than 30 yards.

[@realmetis8002]

No offense im a hunter however this video from some reason it bothered me... i never take a chest shot and this is why...visually it was hard to watch

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

real metis agree not the best decision and I had a moral dilemma in doing so that can easily be seen in the video. In the end it worked out. We strive to be moral and ethical hunters which I believe shines through if you watch some of our other videos. Know your rifle, know it’s limits, no your own limits and make wise decisions.

[@generalpatten5043]

You were lucky.....first shot appeared to be left of center of the chest and with a 6.5, again you're relying on luck. As for if he was going to spook and taking a shot at a turning moose, have you ever considered not taking the shot? If you can't ensure a clean shot/clean kill, then let the animal go. Now I have taken a frontal shot on bull moose however with a 300 WinMag. The animal dropped where he stood because I had the horsepower to back it up. With a 6.5, not so much.....

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Might want to compare ballistics of the 6.5 PRC to your precious 300. Might just be surprised. But you know everyone on here is an expert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6vFpoaKps-dhdE As for ethics have a listen to my closing thoughts in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uwopduoMeWiZI

[@tufftrucker40]

@@BrandonandStacyHunt you did nothing wrong. The bull was fatally hit with the first shot and the second was a anchor. Alot of folks don't really understand the power of the 6.5 prc. I'm new to it myself but so far it's been great.

[@Improperbloke]

We shot an oryx(gemsbok) in South Africa at 800y with a 6.5prc proof. Calibre is great, is more than enough.

[@generalpatten5043]

@@Improperbloke If you're shooting anything at 800m with a 6.5 caliber, you've just told me what type of hunter you are. Enough said.

[@Improperbloke]

@@generalpatten5043 Thank you, much appreciated. One day when you are in Africa i can teach you and give you some tips. Stay safe and continue to vote for Biden

[@creativelife9879]

That’s sad to watch. Why can’t you just enjoy nature without killing.

[@pilotdan7798]

You don't have to watch.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

While it isn’t pleasant to watch it is a necessary evil. You and I both owe our existence to the fact that man has hunted since the dawn of time. I hope that you are 100% vegan, if not the hypocrisy here is comical. Rest assured if you go out and enjoy nature you’ll eventually witness cruelty in nature, but not from me. This was quick and ethical, not hunting for sport nor antlers. It’s a way of life that I respect you don’t understand. But don’t kid yourself the meat you find in any grocery store likely came from an animal that lived a very hard life and quite possibly died in a manner worse than this. Here a good example of what going out and enjoying nature might show you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZqVe6ihr7h4jMk

[@creativelife9879]

I won’t even bother to argue with you. You just get pleasure in killing. Simple.

[@BrandonandStacyHunt]

Creative Life ya you got me all figured out!!! Here’s another of my videos. Skip the killing part and watch from 12:50 maybe then you will stop judging people at face value. Furthermore, why watch hunting videos if you don’t agree with it? Put the blind folds back on and live happily. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJmwcoaLYq9-hMk

[@elkbow]

@@creativelife9879 You don't get it. We'd rather eat healthy meat that we harvest ourselves, not processed beef from a store. Our money that we pay for a license goes towards conservation, better habitat, etc. We support local businesses through our efforts. How much money do you give to the conservation of animals? You come on here with your own perspective, but have no idea what this really means nor do you help with the conservation, we do, the population management/conservation is directly related to us hunters. You do nothing but hide in the shadows and comment, but don't do anything to help.