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Fartherst Elk Shot 30-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 611572" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>I don't disagree with your data but for some of the newbies that may be reading this I think it is important to point out that one needs to be sure to be using the correct bullet if shots like the one listed at 1000 yards is going to be made successfully. </p><p></p><p>Many of the premium bullets, ie Berger, Nosler, some of the Hornady, and Swift, require 1700 -1900 fps to expand properly and at 1000 yards there won't be enough velocity to get this done. So you need to be sure you are using a more frangible bullet that is capable of expanding at the distance you are going to be shooting. Of course using a more frangible bullet at close range could cause over expansion so I guess my point is to be sure and look at all of these variables and do a lot of practice and research on what works for the specific shot you will be taking. </p><p></p><p>But I am in full agreement that the ol 30'06 is more capable than most think and makes an ideal carry weight gun. I think a lot more guys would be involved in this sport if they realized they could tailor their 30'06 loads to have a very fine 6-800 yards shooter!</p><p></p><p>Scot E.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 611572, member: 10832"] I don't disagree with your data but for some of the newbies that may be reading this I think it is important to point out that one needs to be sure to be using the correct bullet if shots like the one listed at 1000 yards is going to be made successfully. Many of the premium bullets, ie Berger, Nosler, some of the Hornady, and Swift, require 1700 -1900 fps to expand properly and at 1000 yards there won't be enough velocity to get this done. So you need to be sure you are using a more frangible bullet that is capable of expanding at the distance you are going to be shooting. Of course using a more frangible bullet at close range could cause over expansion so I guess my point is to be sure and look at all of these variables and do a lot of practice and research on what works for the specific shot you will be taking. But I am in full agreement that the ol 30'06 is more capable than most think and makes an ideal carry weight gun. I think a lot more guys would be involved in this sport if they realized they could tailor their 30'06 loads to have a very fine 6-800 yards shooter! Scot E. [/QUOTE]
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