handloader1

I would try a Barnes 180 gr. XLC BT. Good luck.

KA-POW

That's impressive. I may have another one to try now. I know they have a higher Ballistic Coefficient than a lot of other bullets, allowing better trajectory at long ranges, I just wasn't sure of firing a lead core bullet at an elk at3200+ FPS. I would like to try different bullets on deer to get a rough idea of expansion/penetration, but i'm not going to have a chance because this hunt is before the season.

stubblejumper

I have killed 13 elk, 4 moose and approximately30 deerwith lead core bullets launched at muzzle velocities from 3340fps to 3500fps.I have not had a single bullet fail yet.The heaviest bullet usedin .308" was 180gr.

handloader1

Ka-Pow:

If you can get your hands on some Norma MRP, I would go with a 200 gr. Barnes X, Nosler Partition, Swift A-Frame, TBBC, or Winchester Fail-Safe. With Norma MRP it is possible to launch a 200 gr. projectile 3,150 f/s 4,406 ft/lb. Good luck.

Solitary Man

I'm not a fan of the Swift Scirroco. It expands too much for my taste and fouls barrels worse than other bullets I've used.

KA-POW

I was just going to ask about Barrel fouling.
Thanks for the tip handloader, I would like to load bullets that will work well for deer and elk, so once my rifle is dialed in, i don't have to switch loads, and the hunt i'm going on is a Mule deer/elk hunt.

Stubblejumper: i wasn't saying that it isn't possible, and congratulations on your kills, i just thought the expansion would be too rapid.

Vapodog

For the big game loads in .308 caliber I like the 200 grain A-Frames.

It's a lot of bullet and at speeds of over 2,800'/sec they shoot mighty flat and performance seems to be worth their cost.

Scott Gags

You may want to give the 200 grain accubond a try it has a .588 BC and will buck the wind better than anything out there on long shots. You can always rangefind your distance but it is a guess as to wind drift. My buddy uses them from a 300RUM and it is his most accurate load.It is also worthmentioning the 200 grain bullet is a whole lot of whoop ass out of a wby mag.

monarchoutdoors

Nosler 180 grain Accubond
84.0 grains of IMR 7828
26 inch Barrel Mrk V Accumark with Brake
Fed 215 M Primer
load long enough to fit in gun magazine
Shoots 3/4 MOA out of box rifle

I have been working on a load for awhile and this one would bea nice choice for Elk.
I am however going to now work up a load for the Barnes Triple Shock in .30 cal 150 grain. That should be fast and flat!!
Good luck
Read the latest Nosler reloading manual for the load above.
This is hot load and works safe in my rifle with no signs of pressure. That does not mean it will work in yours. Please load safely and double check powder and grians with manual before using.

Highpower

I load for a friends 300 Wby, and all he shoots is the Sierra 165 HPBT Gameking. Bullet has a proven track record with both of us and shoots really tight groups in his rifle. I shoot the 180 Barnes TSX in my 300 RUM and have tried to get him to switch, but he wants no part of it, so to each his own. Shoot what shoots best in YOUR rifle.