Elk hunting bullet choices
 

I shoot a 30.06 and wonder what style bullet to use. Im trying to decide between the Nosler Partition, swift a frame, or trophy bonded bearclaw. to tell u the truth I dont know the difference.

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RE: Elk hunting bullet choices
 

Any of the bullets you mentioned will do fine.Use whichever one shoots best in your rifle.

RE: Elk hunting bullet choices
 

I'M WITH DG ON THIS ONE. ALL MENTIONED ARE FINE CHOICES, FIND THE ONE YOUR GUN SHOOTS WELL, HIT'EM WERE IT COUNTS AND YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS.

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RE: Elk hunting bullet choices
 

ROCHELLE,
I've used the Sierra 165 grain and 180 grain SBT as well the Nosler 165 and 180 grains partition. All four have given good results. If the elk had been hit with a 100 grain .243 Win I think would have dropped just as quickly. I'm a firm advocate of bullet placement. When properly hit with a reasonable bullet, game dies. When gut shot with a .375 H&H, they run off. I'd suggest the the Nosler Partition. It will expand at long range and penetrate at close range. I hope that this will be of some help.

RE: Elk hunting bullet choices
 

As all the previous replies say, all the bullets you listed are good choices. But, to paraphrase Ed Crossman's statement about the 30/06, anyone In America has the freedom to choose a different bullet than the Nosler Partiton Jacket, but it is no great tribute to his intelligence if he does so!

Larry

RE: Elk hunting bullet choices
 

When I'm not using a bow I also use a 30-06. I recommend the 180gr Nosler Partition for Elk.

"Hunt smart, know your target and beyond"