308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
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Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
If you buy factory, look at the Barnes Votex 165/8 gn. It has proved to be quite accurate for the guys that I shoot with. If you roll your own, either a Barnes ttsx or Nosler Accubonds on 165/168gns. I you do your part and keep thing logical and ethical, they will more than handily do their part. It will be more important for the penetration on the elk than the deer.
If you buy factory, look at the Barnes Votex 165/8 gn. It has proved to be quite accurate for the guys that I shoot with. If you roll your own, either a Barnes ttsx or Nosler Accubonds on 165/168gns. I you do your part and keep thing logical and ethical, they will more than handily do their part. It will be more important for the penetration on the elk than the deer.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the 180 Nosler Partition. Never fails. JMHO </div></div>
That, nosler accubond and sierra gameking.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the 180 Nosler Partition. Never fails. JMHO </div></div>
That, nosler accubond and sierra gameking.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the 180 Nosler Partition. Never fails. JMHO </div></div>
+1 on the Partition. Never had one fail either.
Regards, Paul.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: former naval person</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the 180 Nosler Partition. Never fails. JMHO </div></div>
+1 on the Partition. Never had one fail either.
Regards, Paul.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
Load up some 165Interbonds with 43-44grs RE15 in Win brass, Remington brass will work also.
Load up some 165Interbonds with 43-44grs RE15 in Win brass, Remington brass will work also.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
I usually run 180gr Sierra Game Kings.
Our load is 44gr of IMR4064 and the 180 SGK.
I usually run 180gr Sierra Game Kings.
Our load is 44gr of IMR4064 and the 180 SGK.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quimico2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Barnes TTSX 168 grains. </div></div>
this!
shit falls down when you hit it with a TSX
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quimico2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Barnes TTSX 168 grains. </div></div>
this!
shit falls down when you hit it with a TSX
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
Berger bullets are very consistent, accurate and expand well.
Berger bullets are very consistent, accurate and expand well.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage.
For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>
That's the last thing I want!!!!!!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>
That's the last thing I want!!!!!!!
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jsthntn247</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>
That's the last thing I want!!!!!!! </div></div>
To each his own. I happen to like having the chest cavity spill out once I open up the deer's diaphram. Over penetration and blowing fist sized chunks out the other side of the deer is not my thing. Accurate quick killing shot placement is.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jsthntn247</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>
That's the last thing I want!!!!!!! </div></div>
To each his own. I happen to like having the chest cavity spill out once I open up the deer's diaphram. Over penetration and blowing fist sized chunks out the other side of the deer is not my thing. Accurate quick killing shot placement is.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
Loaded up some 180 gr Speer spbt bullets with RL-17 @ 47.5 gr
where the best group was in Federal 308 match cases using 210M primers, shooting from a 22" barrel with a 1/10 twist the 2742fps has shot well in three 308 so far.
Have used the bullet for several years for both elk and mule deer....
Loaded up some 180 gr Speer spbt bullets with RL-17 @ 47.5 gr
where the best group was in Federal 308 match cases using 210M primers, shooting from a 22" barrel with a 1/10 twist the 2742fps has shot well in three 308 so far.
Have used the bullet for several years for both elk and mule deer....
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
Barnes TSX
Berger hunting VLD
Nosler Partition/Accubond
Hornady Interbond
Sierra Game King
(not in any particular order)
Take your pick they will all put your target in the dirt if you do your part. There is no magic bullet that can substitute for poor shot placement....
Take your time, know your DOPE, wait for the right shot, and the animal will go down.
Barnes TSX
Berger hunting VLD
Nosler Partition/Accubond
Hornady Interbond
Sierra Game King
(not in any particular order)
Take your pick they will all put your target in the dirt if you do your part. There is no magic bullet that can substitute for poor shot placement....
Take your time, know your DOPE, wait for the right shot, and the animal will go down.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rdsii64</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>won't that ruin meat?? </div></div>
It has'nt ruined any of my steaks yet.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rdsii64</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Friar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">For whitetails I load Speer 130 gr. HP's. I've taken deer from 30 yards out to just over 400 with it. When 130's hit, they will just punch in and turn the boiler room into lumpy jello. Most of the time the fragments will not even penetrate through the opposing ribcage. </div></div>won't that ruin meat?? </div></div>
It has'nt ruined any of my steaks yet.
Re: 308 deer/elk bullet suggestions
168 gr. nosler ballistic tips,40 grs.IMR-4895,CCI 34 primers,Win. cases.overall length is 2.810".Fired from DPMS LR-308 with 24" bull barrel,1-10 twist.Super accurate.
168 gr. nosler ballistic tips,40 grs.IMR-4895,CCI 34 primers,Win. cases.overall length is 2.810".Fired from DPMS LR-308 with 24" bull barrel,1-10 twist.Super accurate.
