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.25cal Elk Bullets
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<blockquote data-quote="XWrangler" data-source="post: 402730" data-attributes="member: 25242"><p>Have to say I agree with Varminator when he says you are a little undergunned for elk. I am speaking from experience. I have taken 7 yearling bulls with a 25-06 and numerous cow elk also. Part of my reason for this is because my daughters are quite small and have not been able to withstand the recoil of other guns that I normally hunt with. I have to say that the insurance factor is shooting a bullet that is designed for punishment. All of these elk were taken with Barnes X bullets. Some were the original X's when they first came out. Others were with the 100 grain VLC's and the Triple Shocks have been the latest ones we have used. I dont have any experience with Accu Bonds or others but have not had a reason to with the way the Barnes have performed. </p><p>I guide elk and deer hunters each fall for an outfitter and I usually get to witness between 3 to 6 kills each fall on big bulls. I have to say I would rather have a smaller caliber with a great bullet than a larger caliber with a poorly constructed bullet. </p><p>Again I would like to say the 25 is not the greatest elk gun but if it is all you have then give yourself the best chance you can by spending the money on a quality bullet.</p><p>Good Luck and would be interested to hear what you decide on.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!!!!!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XWrangler, post: 402730, member: 25242"] Have to say I agree with Varminator when he says you are a little undergunned for elk. I am speaking from experience. I have taken 7 yearling bulls with a 25-06 and numerous cow elk also. Part of my reason for this is because my daughters are quite small and have not been able to withstand the recoil of other guns that I normally hunt with. I have to say that the insurance factor is shooting a bullet that is designed for punishment. All of these elk were taken with Barnes X bullets. Some were the original X's when they first came out. Others were with the 100 grain VLC's and the Triple Shocks have been the latest ones we have used. I dont have any experience with Accu Bonds or others but have not had a reason to with the way the Barnes have performed. I guide elk and deer hunters each fall for an outfitter and I usually get to witness between 3 to 6 kills each fall on big bulls. I have to say I would rather have a smaller caliber with a great bullet than a larger caliber with a poorly constructed bullet. Again I would like to say the 25 is not the greatest elk gun but if it is all you have then give yourself the best chance you can by spending the money on a quality bullet. Good Luck and would be interested to hear what you decide on. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!!!!!!!! [/QUOTE]
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