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<blockquote data-quote="WyoTex" data-source="post: 3067212" data-attributes="member: 69750"><p>This<em><strong> almost</strong></em> gets into the old "what's the best cartridge for Elk" discussion. "Whatever you shoot best" is the best response I've heard.</p><p></p><p>Back to the OP, I'm partial to the heavier, and therefore longer Bullet. They do better at longer range than the lighter speedier bullets in the first place. Add kinetic energy to the equation, and the heavier bullets are just better. MY OPINION!</p><p></p><p>That said, there are a lot of Elk dying at 700-1000 yds from 140gn 6.5mm bullets. (Incidentally, those are pretty long bullets with nice BC numbers). I've seen Elk killed with a .243 and a 100gn bullet, and my wife killed an Elk at 220 yds with 117gn bullet out of a 257Roberts. Put the leak in the right spot and...you get the point.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure many folks here have played around with a lot of different bullets for various cartridges. My personal experience in the .308 calibers leads me in the direction of the 180gn to 200gn+(Again, longer and higher BC's) bullets. My son has a 300wsm (Tikka) that just doesn't like 200gn bullets, but will spit out any 180gn bullet right where he wants it. Both will likely provide better down range (600yd) energy than faster at the muzzle 155gn, and will make up for perceived lack of velocity with better energy than most folks think. My personal favorite all round for my 300WBY has been the 200gn Sierra SBT, when considering Cost, availability, terminal performance, but the ELDx is no slouch, and frankly, probably a better bullet than my SBT 'go to'.</p><p></p><p>Incidentally, I now use a 225gn ELDM, (300PRC) at a meager 2725fps for Elk and Antelope. Despite popular opinion, it <strong>won't</strong> rip an antelope to shreds. One rifle, one load that'll hit where I want it to hit and farther than I am capable of shooting.</p><p></p><p>I'd sure look at the 180 to 200gn+ bullets. I think Heavier, longer and higher BC is the way to go.</p><p></p><p>JK</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WyoTex, post: 3067212, member: 69750"] This[I][B] almost[/B][/I] gets into the old "what's the best cartridge for Elk" discussion. "Whatever you shoot best" is the best response I've heard. Back to the OP, I'm partial to the heavier, and therefore longer Bullet. They do better at longer range than the lighter speedier bullets in the first place. Add kinetic energy to the equation, and the heavier bullets are just better. MY OPINION! That said, there are a lot of Elk dying at 700-1000 yds from 140gn 6.5mm bullets. (Incidentally, those are pretty long bullets with nice BC numbers). I've seen Elk killed with a .243 and a 100gn bullet, and my wife killed an Elk at 220 yds with 117gn bullet out of a 257Roberts. Put the leak in the right spot and...you get the point. I'm sure many folks here have played around with a lot of different bullets for various cartridges. My personal experience in the .308 calibers leads me in the direction of the 180gn to 200gn+(Again, longer and higher BC's) bullets. My son has a 300wsm (Tikka) that just doesn't like 200gn bullets, but will spit out any 180gn bullet right where he wants it. Both will likely provide better down range (600yd) energy than faster at the muzzle 155gn, and will make up for perceived lack of velocity with better energy than most folks think. My personal favorite all round for my 300WBY has been the 200gn Sierra SBT, when considering Cost, availability, terminal performance, but the ELDx is no slouch, and frankly, probably a better bullet than my SBT 'go to'. Incidentally, I now use a 225gn ELDM, (300PRC) at a meager 2725fps for Elk and Antelope. Despite popular opinion, it [B]won't[/B] rip an antelope to shreds. One rifle, one load that'll hit where I want it to hit and farther than I am capable of shooting. I'd sure look at the 180 to 200gn+ bullets. I think Heavier, longer and higher BC is the way to go. JK [/QUOTE]
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