Originally Posted by
salukipv1
Which .338 do you have? what weight have you used on elk? what was the result?
Still searching for a bullet for the .340wby, considering 225gr TSX, 250 Nosler Partition, 250 Accubond, though whichever shoots best will probably be the choice.
Wish they would load some Tipped TSX...I saw/read Cor-bon ammo loads some for the .340wby.
Have a 338 Win Mag, have used the 225g TSX Boattail, complete penetration on elk. Handloaded these loads. This shot was 400 yards on the rangefinder.
Also have a 338 Federal which I tried last year for first time. 185g TSX Federal Premium ammo, complete penetration last year also. 515 yards from rangefinder to where he droped, about 5 feet from where I hit him at.
The performance on the TSX is very impressive. As with anything your gonna shoot at an elk shot placement is most important, and second only to a premium bonded type bullet. Havent seen the accubond but partition is a decent performer on elk. Go with what will shoot best in your gun.