308 ammo for elk (barrel length)
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rammac
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L!grnorthcutt
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Guys i appreciate the help. I have decided to go with a 300 wsm however. Came down to "why chance it". So now I'll be researching ammo for the 300 wsm and which rifle to get. Thanks guys
Federal Premium with 185 Bergers Hybrids or 180gr Accubond. Another option is Nosler Trophy Grade with 190gr ABLR.
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Excellent! As I noted in #6 ...
HSM (https://hsmammunition.com/category/ammunition/) has some nice selection of factory ammo for your consideration ...
Good luck and happy safe hunting.
Ed
KiwiIan
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I've been hunting with a suppressed 16" 308 for several years now. I can't say that I've hunted any elk - but I have shot a number of large red deer. I have used a mixture of both factory and handloads. The factory has been both 150 SST & 150 GMX.
The attached photo is of 3 recovered 150 GMX bullets left to right bullet recovered from a stag at just under 300 yards where as the other 2 are from hinds 70 and 40 yards respectively.
Don't underestimate the 130 TTSX it is a thumper. These can be push along (3k) with a healthy dose of H335.
I'm not a fan of the 150 SST. Seldom exits and doesn't kill quick enough in my opinion.
The attached photo is of 3 recovered 150 GMX bullets left to right bullet recovered from a stag at just under 300 yards where as the other 2 are from hinds 70 and 40 yards respectively.
Don't underestimate the 130 TTSX it is a thumper. These can be push along (3k) with a healthy dose of H335.
I'm not a fan of the 150 SST. Seldom exits and doesn't kill quick enough in my opinion.
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zb338
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My Son picked one gun for his adventures. He has shot just about everything in North America.
It was a .340 Weatherby Magnum with a break (not a silencer). He never looked back the gun
worked flawlessly for his application.
Zeke
It was a .340 Weatherby Magnum with a break (not a silencer). He never looked back the gun
worked flawlessly for his application.
Zeke
wbm
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Sometimes you need to have the solution before you create the problem.
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grnorthcutt
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I wanted to give everyone an update after my elk hunt! Decided a 16 inch 308 wasn't good enough and bought a 300 wsm. Still used a suppressor during the hunt on a browning x bolt hells canyon! One shot and the bull was dead on his feet! Before falling I did put another round in him but wasn't needed. All info is on this video in case anyone is interested. Thanks guys!
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DocTorT
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What powder are you using to get 2800fps? What length barrel?
