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30-06 Elk loads
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<blockquote data-quote="Derek M." data-source="post: 276338" data-attributes="member: 2693"><p>I picked up some Lapua brass b/c it was on sale. I now have 200 pieces of it. I have about 150 pieces of the Win brass. Both work fine.</p><p></p><p>I have no experience with shooting any elk with a firearm. I was cursed by shooting them with a bow. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>That said, there's no reason to shy away from a "better" bullet whether it is needed or not, regardless of positive testimony by those with good experience using cup/core bullets. </p><p></p><p>I didn't need a 110 TTSX in my 270 for antelope but I used it anyway with great results. </p><p></p><p>I have some 168 TTSX loaded up with Re19, a very stout charge, which was necessary for better accuracy. That is one thing I found, in general, with the Barnes bullets. They like to be loaded hot. I also have about 1000 180 grainers of the same type.</p><p></p><p>The accubond is a good bullet, but a lung hit with ANY decent elk bullet will produce varied outcomes from DRT to "he ran several hundred yards."</p><p></p><p>I prefer shoulder shots so I stick with a Barnes TSX or TTSX. Reloder 19 is an excellent choice, but so is Re22, especially with a 180 grain. I think you'll get the best velocity with the reloder powders. OH, I also have a bunch of 180 Partitions as you simply can't go wrong with this bullet on elk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Derek M., post: 276338, member: 2693"] I picked up some Lapua brass b/c it was on sale. I now have 200 pieces of it. I have about 150 pieces of the Win brass. Both work fine. I have no experience with shooting any elk with a firearm. I was cursed by shooting them with a bow. :D That said, there's no reason to shy away from a "better" bullet whether it is needed or not, regardless of positive testimony by those with good experience using cup/core bullets. I didn't need a 110 TTSX in my 270 for antelope but I used it anyway with great results. I have some 168 TTSX loaded up with Re19, a very stout charge, which was necessary for better accuracy. That is one thing I found, in general, with the Barnes bullets. They like to be loaded hot. I also have about 1000 180 grainers of the same type. The accubond is a good bullet, but a lung hit with ANY decent elk bullet will produce varied outcomes from DRT to "he ran several hundred yards." I prefer shoulder shots so I stick with a Barnes TSX or TTSX. Reloder 19 is an excellent choice, but so is Re22, especially with a 180 grain. I think you'll get the best velocity with the reloder powders. OH, I also have a bunch of 180 Partitions as you simply can't go wrong with this bullet on elk. [/QUOTE]
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