Which 30.06 elk bullet

FirstElkHunt · May 4, 2009

two of us are going on our first elk hunt in september and want advice from real hunters, not someone who gets paid to hunt. which bullet or bullets are going to do the job? we have read nosler partition, winchester failsafe, swift scirocco, hornaday sst, barnes x, etc.... and should be 180 grain. is there a certain one that doesnt stack up to the rest? we will really appreciate any advice we can get. kill the wolves before we get there.

Idahotrophyhunter · May 4, 2009

180 grain swift a frame...You will pay more for this bullet, but it is by far the best you can buy in my opinion.

andrew_12gauge · May 4, 2009

I think any of the bullets you listed will kill an elk pretty well I personally like a bonded core bullet, they will hold up well and retain more weight which means more energy I shoot 180 gr accubonds out of my .300 wsm

kurtski25 · May 4, 2009

I've used the accubond 180 grain in my 30.06 and have killed two elk. Both ran less than 30 yards and I was impressed with the killing power.
Kurt

bgh7404jas · May 5, 2009

Any of the bullets you listed would be good, I personaly shoot 165 grain triple shocks.

Idahogrinder · May 5, 2009

I shoot 180gr partitions out of a .300 win mag, and my elk and my wife's last year didn't go more than 15 yds. Wife's elk was shot at 350 and mine at 400 yds... My buddy uses the triple shocks and he likes em...Guess at the end of the day, the best bullet is the one your gun shoots good!

BPKHunter · May 6, 2009

Any premium bullet that shoot's well and that you can afford enough of to practice at range, since you are as likely to see elk at distance as you are to see them up close and you don NOT want to chase a wounded elk as they end up in the worst places and they are BIG.