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Old 10-13-2008, 04:59 AM
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Default RE: Elk: Recommend .270 or 30/06 hot/flat-shooting ammo?

The only problem with using to faster rounds is your going to loose bullet weight to get the speed. You would be better off using a 180gr round in the 30-06 and learning how much it will drop at the ranges you are going to shoot. The reasoning for this is you will have more knockdown power out at farther ranges and the bullet weight will keep the momentum going. I use a 180gr at all times in my 300 WSM even though i could get 150gr rounds.
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