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I have never had an elk show up and die in front of me @ 500yds because I had the right math formula. Choot'em in the head/neck and they bang-flop, and caliber doesn't matter as much. If you choot'em in the rump meat they will still run off regardless of caliber. Basically, it depends MOSTLY on the hunter's ability to be ethical and know their range and abilities.
(I do like Chuck's Formula, and your calculations)
Theoretically, we just need more hunting time with the 6.5CM and see if the performance on paper effectively takes game at ranges humanely compared with the 270win. The formulas say it should, but I've already heard of one thread where an elk was not retrieved after getting shot with a 6.5 with good shot placement.
I completely agree with @JRuby. Hunting is rarely perfect, so you might as well tip the odds in your favor where you can easily do so.
(I do like Chuck's Formula, and your calculations)
Theoretically, we just need more hunting time with the 6.5CM and see if the performance on paper effectively takes game at ranges humanely compared with the 270win. The formulas say it should, but I've already heard of one thread where an elk was not retrieved after getting shot with a 6.5 with good shot placement.
I completely agree with @JRuby. Hunting is rarely perfect, so you might as well tip the odds in your favor where you can easily do so.