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<blockquote data-quote="JaseinMT" data-source="post: 973176" data-attributes="member: 69125"><p>I hunt with an '06 for elk. 800 is a serious stretch, particularly with a lighter bullet like the 180 SST. I'm guessing you're a newbie to elk hunting. Most shots are closer to 400, unless you plan for and set up for a LR shot. You can get to 800 and do the job effectively with an '06, but you'll want heavier and higher BC bullets, like a 210 or 215 Berger, 200 Gameking, 208 Amax, or a Nosler LR Accubond. </p><p></p><p>Just my approach, but you'd be better off to plan for a shot that you can do with what you have on hand, which is about 600 max. You should be able to get those SST's to plenty of velocity with IMR4831. I've had great results with R-22, R-19, and Ramshot Hunter with that bullet. Either 4350 is also a great choice. When and where I hunt elk, it is frickin' cold, so I stick with Fed215's in all of my hunting loads to make sure ignition is concise even in the extreme cold (have been out after elk in -20 with wind chill -50).</p><p></p><p>The 30-06 is a great 600yd elk caliber. Mild recoil and plenty of power with the right bullets. Past that, the numbers get sketchy, and at 800, the drops and drift require precise calls to make a good shot. Good luck to you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JaseinMT, post: 973176, member: 69125"] I hunt with an '06 for elk. 800 is a serious stretch, particularly with a lighter bullet like the 180 SST. I'm guessing you're a newbie to elk hunting. Most shots are closer to 400, unless you plan for and set up for a LR shot. You can get to 800 and do the job effectively with an '06, but you'll want heavier and higher BC bullets, like a 210 or 215 Berger, 200 Gameking, 208 Amax, or a Nosler LR Accubond. Just my approach, but you'd be better off to plan for a shot that you can do with what you have on hand, which is about 600 max. You should be able to get those SST's to plenty of velocity with IMR4831. I've had great results with R-22, R-19, and Ramshot Hunter with that bullet. Either 4350 is also a great choice. When and where I hunt elk, it is frickin' cold, so I stick with Fed215's in all of my hunting loads to make sure ignition is concise even in the extreme cold (have been out after elk in -20 with wind chill -50). The 30-06 is a great 600yd elk caliber. Mild recoil and plenty of power with the right bullets. Past that, the numbers get sketchy, and at 800, the drops and drift require precise calls to make a good shot. Good luck to you! [/QUOTE]
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