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Reloading
.25-06 elk load
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 1105520" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>What's up Josh? Good to see you back on here.</p><p></p><p>I agree with jmd025, that the heavier bullets would be your best option for something as big as elk. I've never shot an elk, but been told they are pretty tough, but I have also read alot of people having very good success killing them with smaller calibers, and that the key to dropping an elk quickly is with good shot placement (once again, no personal experience, just what I've read). I've also read to choose a really tough bullet, like a mono or a bonded bullet that holds together.</p><p></p><p>If I were to shoot an elk with my .25-06 AI, I would most-likely stick with my tried and true load that uses Berger 115 VLD's, and just place my shot through both the lungs, which, if you get both lungs in 1 shot, you're guaranteed to take the "wind out of his sails". How far he'll run... Well, nobody knows that. Every animal reacts differently when shot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 1105520, member: 12995"] What's up Josh? Good to see you back on here. I agree with jmd025, that the heavier bullets would be your best option for something as big as elk. I've never shot an elk, but been told they are pretty tough, but I have also read alot of people having very good success killing them with smaller calibers, and that the key to dropping an elk quickly is with good shot placement (once again, no personal experience, just what I've read). I've also read to choose a really tough bullet, like a mono or a bonded bullet that holds together. If I were to shoot an elk with my .25-06 AI, I would most-likely stick with my tried and true load that uses Berger 115 VLD's, and just place my shot through both the lungs, which, if you get both lungs in 1 shot, you're guaranteed to take the "wind out of his sails". How far he'll run... Well, nobody knows that. Every animal reacts differently when shot. [/QUOTE]
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