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Old 12-01-2011 | 10:26 AM
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I would prefer heavier also but these should work. Just one question though....When does possible elk come in, and what do they look like?
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Old 12-01-2011 | 10:33 AM
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They're not nearly as common as impossible elk.
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Old 12-01-2011 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54
Yep i have both the 250 and 320gr mold. I love these bullets to be honest. Its nice being able to cast something yourself and have it be accurate enough to hunt with.
I'll take the .440-.460 gr conical in a 1:28 twist any day for both accuracy and terminal performance!!i am with Ron on this the RB and real are just asking for a lost elk eventually! i used to hammer elk with a .54 .430 maxi.to each there own!
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Old 12-01-2011 | 01:00 PM
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hey that 223gr .54 round ball did a great job on my cow that i shot a few years back. No complaints here. I figure that the 250 real will easily do the job.
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Old 12-01-2011 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54
hey that 223gr .54 round ball did a great job on my cow that i shot a few years back. No complaints here. I figure that the 250 real will easily do the job.
My friend it's all good until you lose one,which is why more lead with elk size animals is better!with a 1:28 barrel. i would only use 75 gr of powder in my wolverine, behind a .460 conical with absolute devastation.marginal shot insurance supreme..
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Old 12-01-2011 | 02:51 PM
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losing an animal can happen with a 7mm. All about shot placement.

Im not sure what powder charge i will push these with yet.
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Old 12-01-2011 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MountainDevil54
losing an animal can happen with a 7mm. All about shot placement.

Im not sure what powder charge i will push these with yet.
Youngsters,they never listen lol!!live and learn!
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Old 12-01-2011 | 03:03 PM
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Whats there to listen to? I killed a great cow elk with 80gr pyrodex rs and a simple 223gr round ball LOL. Surely the 250 REAL conical will do an even better job. You don't need a 400gr conical, heck i may even end up using a 250gr if that new sidelock shoots them good.
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Old 12-01-2011 | 03:07 PM
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Old 12-01-2011 | 03:11 PM
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Oh thats an even bigger plus now!!
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