How to Choose a Bullet | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
2017年8月22日 · A fast bullet isn’t necessary to kill an elk; the .30-30 and .32 Special clock only about 2,400 fps with the most ambitious loads. Nor do you need a heavy bullet. A pal has shot several with 105-grain .243 boat-tails.
The Best Calibers for Elk Hunting - MeatEater
2024年4月18日 · To fill those gaps, here are a few more common, reasonably priced cartridges that are certified elk killers. I've listed a popular bullet weight for each cartridge, but, of course, each can be found with a variety of loadings.
How to Choose the Best Elk Bullet, According to Randy Newberg
2022年2月22日 · Fortunately, there are a number of good quality bullets out there that fill these requirements. Randy is partial to Nosler bullets and the Partition, AccuBond, and E-Tip will all work great on elk. Other hunters prefer different bullets, …
Best Elk Bullet - Long Range Hunting Forum
2017年2月2日 · There is no best elk bullet. What bullet you use depends on what you are trying to do with it and how far away you expect to be from the animal. You already said "blood trail bullet" which implies you expect to have to trail the elk. Others might be after DRT.
Top 10 Elk Cartridges of All Time | An Official Journal Of The NRA
2020年1月14日 · Whether you side with Roy Weatherby’s need for speed or Elmer Keith’s principle of pumpkin rollin’ an elk with a truckload of lead, there’s a wide variety of effective elk cartridges that span the spectrum from high velocity, sleek bullet designs to …
Top 5 Rifle Cartridges for Elk - Petersen's Hunting
2022年9月19日 · There are dozens of good elk cartridges, with choices depending largely on the distances you intend to shoot, thus dictating the bullet energy you need to project. Foot-pounds aside, I think elk-sized animals are better taken with heavier bullets than are essential for your typical deer round.
Enough Gun: Elk Stopping Power - Petersen's Hunting
Elk bullets must be tough enough to provide adequate penetration. Choose at least medium weight for caliber: 140 grains in 6.5mm and the lighter 7mms; 140 and 150 grains in .270s; 150 to 160 grains in faster 7mms; 165 or 180 grains in .30 calibers.
Elk Network Bugle’s Best New Ammo for Elk Hunters
2023年12月1日 · Quality bullets in appropriate calibers shoot accurately and offer good terminal performance when the shooters do their part. Whether you use factory ammunition or reload your own, here’s a list of the best ammo and reloading products for 2024.
5 Best Calibers & Cartridges For Elk Hunting - Jason Tome Outdoors
2023年9月16日 · .28 to .338 caliber rifles are the best for elk hunting because they offer the best balance of power, reach, and recoil. However, it is important to choose the correct cartridge in these calibers which is what I’ll be elaborating on below. Of course, you can kill elk just fine with smaller calibers with good shot placement.
Choosing Bullets for Elk Hunting with Randy Newberg
2023年5月16日 · Randy Newberg dives into the crucial elements that contribute to the effectiveness of elk bullets, highlighting the significance of accuracy, controlled expansion, and weight retention. In his insightful discussion, Randy sheds light on his personal preference for three exceptional bullets manufactured by Nosler : the Partition, the AccuBond ...
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