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<blockquote data-quote="SBruce" data-source="post: 449690" data-attributes="member: 21068"><p>The 25-06 is a wonderful small bore cartridge. A little more than needed for coyotes, a little on the small side for elk, but a <strong>great</strong> <strong>"one rifle do it all caliber".</strong></p><p> </p><p>I wouldn't hesitate one bit to shoot an elk with mine. I've owned two and have taken too many deer and antelope over the last 20 years to even try to remember with them. Distances from 20 yds to around 550 yds. A good friend of mine shoot one also, he takes a fair number of deer every year with his too. </p><p> </p><p>I would use a 110-120 grain "premium" type bullet for elk (Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX, Swift A-Frame, Nosler Accubond, Hornady GMX, ect.) and maybe limit shots to broadside and less than 400 yds if possible. </p><p> </p><p>I've not had any problems taking deer with the 100grn Barnes TSX, 100grn Nosler BT's and 117 grn Sierra's. I used 85grn Nosler BT's for prarie dogs and coyotes. </p><p> </p><p>The Hornady Superperformance with the 110 GMX may be worth a look.</p><p>I've had Hornady and Federal factory ammo shoot pretty good.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SBruce, post: 449690, member: 21068"] The 25-06 is a wonderful small bore cartridge. A little more than needed for coyotes, a little on the small side for elk, but a [B]great[/B] [B]"one rifle do it all caliber".[/B] I wouldn't hesitate one bit to shoot an elk with mine. I've owned two and have taken too many deer and antelope over the last 20 years to even try to remember with them. Distances from 20 yds to around 550 yds. A good friend of mine shoot one also, he takes a fair number of deer every year with his too. I would use a 110-120 grain "premium" type bullet for elk (Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX, Swift A-Frame, Nosler Accubond, Hornady GMX, ect.) and maybe limit shots to broadside and less than 400 yds if possible. I've not had any problems taking deer with the 100grn Barnes TSX, 100grn Nosler BT's and 117 grn Sierra's. I used 85grn Nosler BT's for prarie dogs and coyotes. The Hornady Superperformance with the 110 GMX may be worth a look. I've had Hornady and Federal factory ammo shoot pretty good. [/QUOTE]
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