what grain should I use?
#11
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: durango Colorado USA
Posts: 567
RE: what grain should I use?
Moose------I've tried the Fail-safes. They would not group worth a hoot in my rifle. Groups were plate size !!! But I have friends who swears by them----really accuarate out of his rifle. All you can do is try them. If you want to use a "Premium" I would try the Nolser Partitions-----it's the standard by which all others are measured.
#12
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Prince George, BC
Posts: 209
RE: what grain should I use?
i have never used fail safes, i use winchesters silvertip 180gr in my 06, and they shoot excellent groups for me and havent let me down 3 year running now with my moose hunting. i wouldnt use anything less than 180 gr in any type bullet for moose/elk and other big game hunting.
just my .02
just my .02
#16
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 612
RE: what grain should I use?
I hunt antelope, deer, and elk w/the 165 grain. It is more than I need for the deer and antelope at the ranges I shoot, and has done short work on any elk I've shot (again at the distances I shoot), but I personally like the same round for all of my hunting. I'd shoot a moose or black bear with it with confidence, but honestly would probably go with a 220 for moose anyway, and for grizzly. Shoot what your most accurate with. Your confidence and subsequent accuracy (ie bullet placement) will have more effect on lethality than the weight. Shoot within a range that will give you the best performance per the weight and design of the specific cartridge you decide to go with.