30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

How many of you have used 200 grain bullet in you 300's for elk? I have worked up some loads (200 grain accubond) in my .300 RUM but have not been out to try them yet. My brother in law shot his elk last year with a 200 grain accubond in his .300 Win. Is there any difference that you could notice between the 180 grain and the 200 grain. Of course to compare and be fair both would have to be the same type of bullet.

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

The 200 gr. Nosler AB in your .300 RUM should do a very good job on elk. Good luck.

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

I've used the 200 grain A-Frames for large game.....I'd do it again!!!

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

If any cartridge should kill an elk with that bullet yours should!! Don,t worry,but remember even though it a big gun,bullet placement is still and always be the most immportant attitude. vangunsmith

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

The 200gr accubond will certainly do a good job although a 200gr bullet is certainly not required to kill elk.

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

Neither is any of our high powered guns, but we have fun doing it.

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

we are currently in the process of booking our hunt for '06 and I was planning on using the 180 gr accubond in my 300 rum. I have never hunted elk before, but I am almost certain that this will be plenty for them!:D

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

Anything in a .300 RUM will do good on elk. But remember, the bigger the bullet, the less case capacity you have. But in a case that big, I dont think it would matter :D

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

I have used the 200 grain bullet in the 300 Win Mag and the 30-06 for elk. I have also used the 190 grain Hornady in the 308 for elk. I never noticed any real difference between the 180 grain and the 200 grain. However on a shoulder or other major bone hit, it may make a difference. The 180 is plenty of bullet though from any 30 caliber.

RE: 30 cal 200 grain bullets for elk?
 

The 200 grain Sierra Boattail is the only bullet of this weight I have seen used on elk. It worked very well! Sierra uses a little antimony in the lead core of this bullet, and it appears to be tougher than the regular run of the mill Sierras. Broke both shoulders of a 5 X 5 bull at close range without coming apart. (gun was a .300 Winchester)