What is best 30-06 Bullet for Elk?
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eldon, MO
Posts: 252
What is best 30-06 Bullet for Elk?
Going Elk hunting next year, shoot a 30.06, thinking about using Federal Preium 180 grain Nozler partion ammo. What do you folks think, is that a good selection?
#4
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 395
RE: What is best 30-06 Bullet for Elk?
I dont see why they wouldnt be,. How well do they group out of your rifle though?
The reason I ask is, I have a Win. mod. 70 and I for the life of me I cant get the Nos. to group under a 1 1/2 group at a hundred yards. But on the other hand the Swift A Frames are grouping about a 3/4 group at a hundred. If they group well in your rifle then I dont think you could buy a better factory round then those.
Just a thought
Leroy
The reason I ask is, I have a Win. mod. 70 and I for the life of me I cant get the Nos. to group under a 1 1/2 group at a hundred yards. But on the other hand the Swift A Frames are grouping about a 3/4 group at a hundred. If they group well in your rifle then I dont think you could buy a better factory round then those.
Just a thought
Leroy
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Waialua HI USA
Posts: 102
RE: What is best 30-06 Bullet for Elk?
First elk hunt I ever went on I used the Fed Premium 180 gr Nosler Partition out of an .06. Got lucky and nailed a bull at about 100 yards. First shot went in just behind the left front shoulder and broke the right front shoulder, knocking him to his knees.
Great bullet for an .06. Some bullets group better than others based on the rifle.
Have a great hunt!
Great bullet for an .06. Some bullets group better than others based on the rifle.
Have a great hunt!