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.338 bullet for elk?
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<blockquote data-quote="tysue" data-source="post: 392747" data-attributes="member: 6525"><p>I am presuming that a bullet made for hunting is going to work better for hunting than one made for target shooting, as the target bullets not normally made to expand. I also presume that Sierra doesn't make a hunting bullet just for the sake of doing so. Having said that, I don't use Sierra bullets for hunting. I've always used Nosler partitions, or some Hornady's till I got these Barnes TTSXs. I used both 225s in the 338/06 and 140s in the 280. I am considering trying the Swift partition type on Moose/Elk, and the Sirroccos on Deer, etc. Just to see how they stack up against the Barnes. Actually, there are so many different and good hunting bullets out there any more, could choose from several kinds, and probably be happy. Have you seen the Barnes DVD. You can order it online or just give them a call and they'll be glad to send one to you. It's free... One bullet I also tried in Namibia and here, and DON"T like (and told their rep at a recent NRA hunter thing near here), is the Nosler BT. It didn't stay together in anything and blew them up real bad. </p><p></p><p>I'll check out the article you noted.</p><p></p><p>Oh, thanks for the load info. I'm sure a 30" barrel makes a difference too.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tysue, post: 392747, member: 6525"] I am presuming that a bullet made for hunting is going to work better for hunting than one made for target shooting, as the target bullets not normally made to expand. I also presume that Sierra doesn't make a hunting bullet just for the sake of doing so. Having said that, I don't use Sierra bullets for hunting. I've always used Nosler partitions, or some Hornady's till I got these Barnes TTSXs. I used both 225s in the 338/06 and 140s in the 280. I am considering trying the Swift partition type on Moose/Elk, and the Sirroccos on Deer, etc. Just to see how they stack up against the Barnes. Actually, there are so many different and good hunting bullets out there any more, could choose from several kinds, and probably be happy. Have you seen the Barnes DVD. You can order it online or just give them a call and they'll be glad to send one to you. It's free... One bullet I also tried in Namibia and here, and DON"T like (and told their rep at a recent NRA hunter thing near here), is the Nosler BT. It didn't stay together in anything and blew them up real bad. I'll check out the article you noted. Oh, thanks for the load info. I'm sure a 30" barrel makes a difference too. [/QUOTE]
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