I made a point of saying try a bullet you won't be hunting with. You want to eliminate the problem of a loose bullet. Try a sabot to see if the misfires stop. If they do you know the problem is the Fed bullets. Then you can look for another conical.
I'm well aware of the Colorado laws.
btw Personally, I don't think the Fed bullet is a good choice for elk.
Last edited by Muley Hunter; 07-21-2015 at 06:32 AM.