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rochelle 02-21-2002 09:29 AM

Elk bullets
 
What bullet would you use for Elk out of a 30.06 and why?

hornetguy 02-21-2002 11:07 AM

RE: Elk bullets
 
180 gr Nosler Partition. It can be loaded to a reasonably high velocity, and it retains a high percentage of its weight after impact. This is one of the original "premium" bullets, and is still one of the best, performance and cost wise.

PaJack 02-21-2002 11:11 AM

RE: Elk bullets
 
I have to agree with hornetguy! Nosler Partitions are hard to beat for elk..<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Jack


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XTP 02-21-2002 08:44 PM

RE: Elk bullets
 
Nosler Partition,Trophy Bonded Bearclaw,Hornady Interlock,Swift A-frame...just to name a few.All are premium bullets,try several different ones,use whichever groups the best.

445 supermag 02-21-2002 08:58 PM

RE: Elk bullets
 
ditto what xtp said.

But I would also add winchesters failsafes bullets to that.

brian

handloader1 02-21-2002 11:06 PM

RE: Elk bullets
 
Barnes X

Critter Gitter 02-22-2002 06:28 AM

RE: Elk bullets
 
180 grain Nosler Partitions or Trophy Bonded Bearclaws. Federal makes both in its Premium High Energy ammo line, pushing them both to 2880 fps muzzle instead of the usual 2700.

keeter 02-22-2002 10:02 AM

RE: Elk bullets
 
180 grain nosler partitions or 180 grain barnes x bullets. both have great controlled expansion and retain nearly all weight.

stubblejumper 02-22-2002 08:34 PM

RE: Elk bullets
 
The partition,barnes x,failsafe,swift a-frame and bearclaws will all work fine.If premium bullets such as these are used a 165 gr will work fine and will shoot a little flatter and provide a little less recoil if that is a concern.


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