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.25cal Elk Bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="RockyMtnMT" data-source="post: 401967" data-attributes="member: 7999"><p>Your original post was about bullet choice. The bullet you choose is everything. My opinion is that use a heavy constructed bullet designed for big game hunting. Keep your yardage under 400 yards and take a broadside shot on a calm animal that doesn't know you are there. I like the mono metal bullets, but you need to pay attention to required twist rates for the bullet. Do not get hung up on bullet weight of the mono metal bullet Heavier is not always better. The right bullet for the twist of the barrel is most important. Mono metal bullets will retain almost all of their weight, making penetration very good. 95% weight retention on a 100g mono metal hunting bullet compared to 70% weight retention on a 120g lead core bullet will get the job done.</p><p> </p><p>I have used GS Custom bullets and Nosler E-tips with very good success. My preference is the GS bullet. For a lead core bullet my favorite is the Swift scirocco.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck, and have fun elk hunting.</p><p> </p><p>Steve</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RockyMtnMT, post: 401967, member: 7999"] Your original post was about bullet choice. The bullet you choose is everything. My opinion is that use a heavy constructed bullet designed for big game hunting. Keep your yardage under 400 yards and take a broadside shot on a calm animal that doesn't know you are there. I like the mono metal bullets, but you need to pay attention to required twist rates for the bullet. Do not get hung up on bullet weight of the mono metal bullet Heavier is not always better. The right bullet for the twist of the barrel is most important. Mono metal bullets will retain almost all of their weight, making penetration very good. 95% weight retention on a 100g mono metal hunting bullet compared to 70% weight retention on a 120g lead core bullet will get the job done. I have used GS Custom bullets and Nosler E-tips with very good success. My preference is the GS bullet. For a lead core bullet my favorite is the Swift scirocco. Good luck, and have fun elk hunting. Steve [/QUOTE]
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