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<blockquote data-quote="Outdoorplay" data-source="post: 2627335" data-attributes="member: 106398"><p>I am an avid elk hunter, you already have a 308, so for now just use that. I am sure a few here will only be talking about the numbers and how fast that bullet goes, and how flat it can go. With that said I will say you do not want the fastest/flattest bullet. (the best all around caliber for elk hunting is a 300 or a 300 ultra) don't get me wrong it's nice to be able to shoot an elk at 1200 yards. </p><p>But most shots in my 24 years of hunting elk have been between 250 yards to 500 yards, in 24 years of hunting elk I have only had elk at 700 to 900 yards 3 times. 2 of those times were at 700 yards, and only one time at 900 yards. </p><p></p><p>I shot a 30-06 150gr to 168gr. (I would only shoot the 168gr or 165gr, but they are hard to find these days)</p><p>Noslars tips Corlock are the way to go. they have just the right amount of mushroom. </p><p>Which is one of the most important parts of elk hunting as they have a thick hide and you have to make a bigger hole than just the size of a 30 cal bullet can make. If it does not expand. they can go for miles before they die. I have not lost one elk in 24 years and I have only come home with paper 3 times. so with that said I would look for Corlock or Nosler tip bullets. as far as Grain size, I have never spent any time with a 308 so I would pick a happy medium that will give you the best accuracy out to 500 yards that provides the best amount of punching power. (in hunting the fastest shooting bullet is not always the best killing round) </p><p></p><p>I know we have a lot of great reloaders here that can break down which load would give you accuracy with the best amount of punch, you will lose distances. but you will kill it faster with a great punching bullet. and no one should have to track an animal for more than 100 yards. (if you have to track an animal over 100 yards, you are shooting the wrong round, and or you need to spend more time at the range. </p><p></p><p>if you're going to buy an elk gun look at 300 win mag. anyway hope you have a successful trip.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outdoorplay, post: 2627335, member: 106398"] I am an avid elk hunter, you already have a 308, so for now just use that. I am sure a few here will only be talking about the numbers and how fast that bullet goes, and how flat it can go. With that said I will say you do not want the fastest/flattest bullet. (the best all around caliber for elk hunting is a 300 or a 300 ultra) don't get me wrong it's nice to be able to shoot an elk at 1200 yards. But most shots in my 24 years of hunting elk have been between 250 yards to 500 yards, in 24 years of hunting elk I have only had elk at 700 to 900 yards 3 times. 2 of those times were at 700 yards, and only one time at 900 yards. I shot a 30-06 150gr to 168gr. (I would only shoot the 168gr or 165gr, but they are hard to find these days) Noslars tips Corlock are the way to go. they have just the right amount of mushroom. Which is one of the most important parts of elk hunting as they have a thick hide and you have to make a bigger hole than just the size of a 30 cal bullet can make. If it does not expand. they can go for miles before they die. I have not lost one elk in 24 years and I have only come home with paper 3 times. so with that said I would look for Corlock or Nosler tip bullets. as far as Grain size, I have never spent any time with a 308 so I would pick a happy medium that will give you the best accuracy out to 500 yards that provides the best amount of punching power. (in hunting the fastest shooting bullet is not always the best killing round) I know we have a lot of great reloaders here that can break down which load would give you accuracy with the best amount of punch, you will lose distances. but you will kill it faster with a great punching bullet. and no one should have to track an animal for more than 100 yards. (if you have to track an animal over 100 yards, you are shooting the wrong round, and or you need to spend more time at the range. if you're going to buy an elk gun look at 300 win mag. anyway hope you have a successful trip. [/QUOTE]
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