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25-06 elk bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="wallypedal" data-source="post: 927173" data-attributes="member: 7107"><p>Well, trapfool, I guess your answer is somewhere in this thread.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I own a .25-06, along with other rifles. I killed elk annually for more than 30 years - most with cup/core bullets out of a .280. Nothing wrong with the .25-06. I suggest any of the tough bullets should do, but the Nosler 120 Partition probably has the best reputation and the largest following for taking heavier game. If I were doing it, that's what I would use today. I have to say I got stuck in a similar situation a couple years ago where I HAD to use the .25-06 on short notice, and without knowing it ahead of time. Actually had my deer/antelope loads with me, using the Hornady 120 HP (a heavily constructed Interlock). I didn't feel handicapped at all, because I know how they work on large mule deer. With the Nosler, I wouldn't hesitate to take any shot that you would be comfortable with using your .280 AI (up to about 350 yds). Most 120 gr. loads will have about 1500 ft/lbs energy at 350 yds., and that's about what I consider adequate for confident shooting. Have fun with Dad!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wallypedal, post: 927173, member: 7107"] Well, trapfool, I guess your answer is somewhere in this thread.:) I own a .25-06, along with other rifles. I killed elk annually for more than 30 years - most with cup/core bullets out of a .280. Nothing wrong with the .25-06. I suggest any of the tough bullets should do, but the Nosler 120 Partition probably has the best reputation and the largest following for taking heavier game. If I were doing it, that's what I would use today. I have to say I got stuck in a similar situation a couple years ago where I HAD to use the .25-06 on short notice, and without knowing it ahead of time. Actually had my deer/antelope loads with me, using the Hornady 120 HP (a heavily constructed Interlock). I didn't feel handicapped at all, because I know how they work on large mule deer. With the Nosler, I wouldn't hesitate to take any shot that you would be comfortable with using your .280 AI (up to about 350 yds). Most 120 gr. loads will have about 1500 ft/lbs energy at 350 yds., and that's about what I consider adequate for confident shooting. Have fun with Dad! [/QUOTE]
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