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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 346842" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>For 800 yard deer no problem. For 800 yard elk. Possibly. The problem with 800 yard elk hunting when medium calibers are used is that it takes a certain amount of velocity to expand premium hunting bullets. For Barnes, Nosler accubonds, Berger VLD's, Partitions, etc.....The minimum impact velocity for expansion is 1800 FPS. Getting suitable elk bullets in a 280 fast enough to initiate expansion can be tricky. In elk country where the air is less dense than in other areas, you could get the 160 Nosler accubond to expand IF you can get a good accuate load that reaches a little over 2800 FPS.</p><p></p><p>For deer, the choice in my mind is simple. The 162 Amax. Super high BC and phenominal terminal performance. It is just a wee bit frail for bigger boned game like elk.</p><p></p><p>Let us know what you decide.</p><p></p><p>Welcome to the site!</p><p></p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 346842, member: 1007"] For 800 yard deer no problem. For 800 yard elk. Possibly. The problem with 800 yard elk hunting when medium calibers are used is that it takes a certain amount of velocity to expand premium hunting bullets. For Barnes, Nosler accubonds, Berger VLD's, Partitions, etc.....The minimum impact velocity for expansion is 1800 FPS. Getting suitable elk bullets in a 280 fast enough to initiate expansion can be tricky. In elk country where the air is less dense than in other areas, you could get the 160 Nosler accubond to expand IF you can get a good accuate load that reaches a little over 2800 FPS. For deer, the choice in my mind is simple. The 162 Amax. Super high BC and phenominal terminal performance. It is just a wee bit frail for bigger boned game like elk. Let us know what you decide. Welcome to the site! :) [/QUOTE]
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