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300 WM bullet for Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="AzDiz" data-source="post: 2601653" data-attributes="member: 106029"><p>Long time lurker first time poster. I'm looking for suggestions for an elk load for this fall, based on the somewhat limited bullet availability. I've been reloading, and shooting medium to long range for several year but mainly with 308, and a little bit with a 6.5 Grendel. I got invited on my my first rifle elk hunt with a couple buddies, so I took the opportunity to pick up a 300 WM that has been on the list for some time as my next caliber to add. I've archery hunted elk but this will be my first rifle load for elk. I started with a few boxes of factory ammo and my rifle grouped well with 180-185 gr loads. </p><p></p><p>I've picked up the following 3 bullets and I'd be curious to hear any experience with these options, 180 gr Barnes TTSX, Hornady 180 Gr ELD-X and Hornady 180 Interlock SP. I'm comfortable developing a load based on accuracy and external ballistics but would appreciate any insight on the terminal ballistics of these bullets for elk. I'm looking for something with the right expansion at 300-600 yards. I'm shooting a 24'' barrel with 1:10" twist. Thanks in advance for any help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AzDiz, post: 2601653, member: 106029"] Long time lurker first time poster. I'm looking for suggestions for an elk load for this fall, based on the somewhat limited bullet availability. I've been reloading, and shooting medium to long range for several year but mainly with 308, and a little bit with a 6.5 Grendel. I got invited on my my first rifle elk hunt with a couple buddies, so I took the opportunity to pick up a 300 WM that has been on the list for some time as my next caliber to add. I've archery hunted elk but this will be my first rifle load for elk. I started with a few boxes of factory ammo and my rifle grouped well with 180-185 gr loads. I've picked up the following 3 bullets and I'd be curious to hear any experience with these options, 180 gr Barnes TTSX, Hornady 180 Gr ELD-X and Hornady 180 Interlock SP. I'm comfortable developing a load based on accuracy and external ballistics but would appreciate any insight on the terminal ballistics of these bullets for elk. I'm looking for something with the right expansion at 300-600 yards. I'm shooting a 24'' barrel with 1:10" twist. Thanks in advance for any help. [/QUOTE]
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