.308 win elk bullet

[FEENIX]

I appreciate you and Broz relating your experiences. The two of you are seeing enough elk killed each year to have meaningful, experienced, opinion.

+1! Nothing beats successful real world hands on experiences.

 

[HARPERC]

..........Here is a pic of a 181g .308 that I recovered from a cow last fall. The shot was a frontal shot and the bullet traveled through nearly 4' of elk before it stopped. She took about four steps and fell over dead.
http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/images/longrangehunting/attach/jpg.gif............Steve

How much bullet weight are you expecting to retain Steve?

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Depends on how long the nose of the bullet is. The hollow point goes down to the shoulder on the Hammer Hunters. They will retain approximately 90%. Some a bit less.

Steve

 

[Wolf76]

Ok, based on the suggestions, I'll give accubonds a try. I'd like to try hammer bullets, but not a fan of having to special order bullets online. I live less than 2 miles from cabelas and gander mountain. I do have about 70 partitions in 165gr that I'll try to shoot as well.

 

[PGJPJ]

I do have about 70 partitions in 165gr that I'll try to shoot as well.

Inside of 300 yards, those Partitions can be very accurate. I'm surprised you weren't considering them already.

I use both 200 and 220 grain Partitions in my 300 winnie. I think the 220 grainers may even be more accurate close in (although they drop like a rock past 300 yards )

 

[HARPERC]

........ I'd like to try hammer bullets, but not a fan of having to special order bullets online.............

I've found it a good product. No mystery loads, or special instructions. Just match their recommended twist to what you want to do. Their site is easy to use, and the service is good.

There are other good bullets out there, but the Hammer belongs on the list of good ones.

 

[HARPERC]

......I use both 200 and 220 grain Partitions in my 300 winnie. I think the 220 grainers may even be more accurate close in (although they drop like a rock past 300 yards........... )

Not much to add there.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Ok, based on the suggestions, I'll give accubonds a try. I'd like to try hammer bullets, but not a fan of having to special order bullets online. I live less than 2 miles from cabelas and gander mountain. I do have about 70 partitions in 165gr that I'll try to shoot as well.

Order some Hammers and I will throw in a very nice ball cap! The box store won't do that.

Steve