Federal Fusion 150 grain in .308

[willtim]

I have a friend headed to CO for third season OTC elk. His first trip. He shoots the Fusion 150 at whitetail deer. Is that an adequate bullet for elk? Thanks

 

[mobenzowner]

With proper shot placement and inside whatever range he is proficient at, IMO yes it is. I don't think I personally would go beyond 300 yds plus or minus a tad with that combo.

 

[corsair4360]

I would go with a bit heavier bullet. Elk are big, hold to life tenaciously and are often moving when you get a shot.

 

[rammac]

I prefer a slightly heavier bullet but the 150 will have enough velocity and energy out to 400 yards to do the job, maybe even 500 yards, but I wouldn't use it any further than that. I'm using a 180 grain bullet currently but that's so that I can use the same bullet for moose and bear.

 

[willtim]

Thanks, everybody. He was going to switch to a 165-180 grain bullet but, here in SC, ammo is hard to find.