Pick my Bullet
02-20-2007 | 03:20 AM
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Spike
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From: pawhuska OK USA
Pick my Bullet
I'm getting ready to work up some loads for my 300 ultra mag, it will be used mainly on elk. What would you suggestfor bullet weight and type. Im really looking ata 180 grain scirocco, but im open to suggestions. thanks.
02-20-2007 | 08:30 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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From: Saskatchewan Canada
RE: Pick my Bullet
Re:scirroco's if they shoot they'll work. However if I wanted a polymer tipped bonded with near assurance they'll shoot I'd go with Nosler Accubond, I've had little troubles getting them to print.
Since you asked for opinionsthe bullet I'd suggest is the Barnes TSX 165/168 or 180 gr. It is an awesome elk bullet and become my choice when hunting elk or moose with my 7mm rem mag. Forget what you may have experienced or heard with other x bullets, the TSXhas beengreat to work IME.
Younever will go wrong with a nosler part either though.
Good Luck
Since you asked for opinionsthe bullet I'd suggest is the Barnes TSX 165/168 or 180 gr. It is an awesome elk bullet and become my choice when hunting elk or moose with my 7mm rem mag. Forget what you may have experienced or heard with other x bullets, the TSXhas beengreat to work IME.
Younever will go wrong with a nosler part either though.
Good Luck
02-20-2007 | 08:53 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: Idaho's Elk Country
RE: Pick my Bullet
The 300 Ultra deserves a bullet w/ a high BC. The TSX and the Partition just are not that high. Why shoot an Ultra with a TSX and have the same point of impact @ 400-500yrds as a 300win mag w/ a high BC boatailed bonded bullet. The TSX is awesome on game, but a 165 Interbond, Accubond, or Scirocco at 3350-3400fps is flatter and plain mean on elk. My favorite load is a 200gr Accubond @3150fps. I guess I just think that if your going to use one of the flattest shooting guns, you should team it w/ the flattest shooting bullets. Just my opinion. Brett
02-20-2007 | 02:57 PM
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From: Missouri
RE: Pick my Bullet
Nosler Partition
Nosler Accubond
Barnes TSX
any of these in 180-200 grains would be excellent.
Avoid less than 180 gr. IMHO, and absolutely do not buy ballistic tips or other highly frangible bullets.
Nosler Accubond
Barnes TSX
any of these in 180-200 grains would be excellent.
Avoid less than 180 gr. IMHO, and absolutely do not buy ballistic tips or other highly frangible bullets.
