RE: Favorite Elk Load
First off, I would like to thank everyone for their advice and tips...they were of great benefit to me.
Second, I would like to update all you helpful people on my situation:
I found that my scope was improperly mounted by the salesman at the local gun shop. He is not a ' smith and I should have insisted on having an actual ' smith do the instalation. He not only used the wrong rings/bases, they were not properly aligned or tightened...last time I darken that door!
After considering the advice given here, this morning I decided to spend some time at the range with various brands of ammo. 200 grain Noslers (Hand Loads), 225 grain Hornadys (Heavy Magnum), 230 grain Failsafes (Winchester Premium) and 250 grain Nosler High Energy (Federal Premium).
Of all the loads, the 250 grain Noslers gave me the best grouping...under 1.5" at 100 yards with the Boss set at 6.75. The 200 Grain Noslers shot the second best...around 2" at 100 yards with the Boss set at 3.25. The 225 grain Hornadys shot the third best...around 3" at 100 yards with the Boss set at 5.25. The 230 grain Failsafes shot the worst...around 5" at 100 yards with the Boss set at 5.25.
The above mentioned Boss settings are the factory recommended " Sweet Spots" for my Browning A-Bolt composite stalker.
Considering this information, I have decided to go with the Federal Premium 250 grain High Energy Nosler Partitions. The accuracy (and decreased wind drift) along with the added energy of this round have sold me on it' s preformance.
Thank you all again...I know I have changed my mind alot in regards to this topic. but I think todays session at the range has solidified my mind on this topic!