You can't go wrong with Remington Core Lokt or Winchester Silvertip. More Guns. We have zero experience with elk hunting. Joined : Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:20 pm Posts: 62 Location: Pell City. I'm thinking of using a barnes TSX in 180 grain, but that about as far as I have gotten. Hornedy Interlock in his 30-06. I found this out after I already shot a deer with that load so it was to late to "fix" things. has listed abouve though. Mine is a Hornady 165 grain BTSP. This was out of a Remmy 760 pump (probably looks familiar). The possibilities with ammo today are endless. Anyway, it shot 1" groups like butter but clocked 2675 fps. I'm a Core lokt fan as well. of energy, more than enough for downing a big-bodied bull elk. I've killed a bunch of deer loading a gameking 165 at 2800ish. Is the .30/06 Still the Best All-Around Big-Game Round? I suggest not go lower than 165gr in bullet weight. Truth be told, that 130 TTSX will kill every elk in the hills, ha. 02-17-2010, 10:58 PM. Ammo is sort of like golf balls. You may want to try 165 gr Federal Fusions. A .30-06 will work great on elk. Updated: September 23, 2019. For many hunters the .30-06 150 grain load appeared to pack as much punch on deer as the .270’s lighter 130 grain bullet at 3160fps with the advantage of being able to be loaded with heavier bullets for larger animals. I can live with a 165 for elk, even that 165 Sierra BTHP load above. The accompanying chart lists the results for the .30-06 hunting handload I developed previously with Sierra’s 180-grain Spitzer and 57.5 grains of Alliant’s Reloder 19 powder, plus the ballistic data I obtained with five .30-06 AI handloads. If I ever own a 30-06, it will shoot 180 Partitions. Supposedly, the .30-06 is very versatile because of its bullet selection. First 30-06 load that I chrony'd was a mid charge of IMR-4350 and 165gr Hornady SPs. The all time favorite Federal Premium 180gr Nosler Partition is a great start. Other powders worth mentioning are IMR-4064 and either of the 4895's depending what your rifle shoots the best with. I got some Barnes 168 grain Tipped TSX and some Nosler 165 grain accubonds. I have seen lots of elk shot with 150 grain to 200 grain bullets in lot's of different styles and can't say one out does the rest. March 5, 2019. Continue with Facebook . Karma and Trouble have busses, and there's always an empty seat. I annealed the once-fired brass before fireforming and didn’t lose a single case. Simple question and complex answer Im sure! Save Share. The bullets did their job expending their energy thru the body with the elasticity of the hide being just enough to stop exiting. This page was generated at 04:45 PM. No exit hole, but the bullet was on the far side skin. All times are GMT-5. I dont reload and need some recommendations for ammo i can easily get.I want the best possible round. By Joseph von Benedikt. And don't forget to check out the latest reviews on guns and outdoor gear on outdoorlife.com. I don't hunt elk with an ought six, but if I did, “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away”. Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3. 30 06 I'm in Southwestern Idaho. I am going to work on the remaining Barnes to see what I can … I use a 30-06 for elk and load enough H4350/Re16/Re17/Hunter under a 180 Partition to get 2800 in a 24" barrel. The first three elk I took were in the Blue Mountains in Washington State. Well I am taking the plunge and going after elk in two years. Let’s examine just how much performance you can gain by switching to low-drag hunting bullets. Barnes Triple Shock or XLC bullet. Worry less about ammo and more about boots. Well, you can spend as little as $20 for Core Lokt's and $50 or more for the premium rounds. After all, your ’06 likely has been taking down deer, elk, and black bears for decades with plain old softpoint, flatbase bullets. The .30-06 Springfield sits at the apex of the small bore, non-magnum, big game hunting cartridge pyramid. Sure. When my primary job was delivering newspapers via bicycle, the gun writers of the world suggested 150-grain spitzers for deer, 180s for elk and roundnose 220-grain bullets for really big animals like moose and brown bears. Reply. Ryan46 Post subject: Re: 30-06 O'Connor load. Accuracy and terminal performance are the cornerstones of Hornady ® Precision Hunter ® factory loaded ammunition. My shots were long shots averaging 300 yards. what is the best factory 30-06 load for elk hunting? Find a tough cartridge for one of the most prized and toughest hooved big game animals around. Other powders will work but normally one of those powders will give 1-1.25 MOA if the gun/shooter is capable of such. If u don't reload check out the Fedral Premium with the 165gr NPT. Join the discussion. So far a general consensus is 180 NPs or 165 NPs. This commercial round approximates the … Rock you like a Hurricane. 30-06 178 eld-x loads. But you’d be wrong. A 180 NPT from an 06 has likely killed a gazillion elk over the years for good reason - it plain works. I learned what kind of man I wasn't that day. The 12 Best Cartridges for Elk Hunting. Most likely. A 180 NPT from an 06 has likely killed a gazillion elk over the years for good reason - it plain works. Sometimes the bullet will cause the hide to react like a trampoline surface and the bullet will skitter away from its intended point of exit between the flash and hide before losing its momentum. Been shooting them for almost 50 years. By David E. Petzal. 380 yard and 160 yard shots. Welcome to Outdoor Life's Answers section. Considering that the.30 cal bullet I shoot is a 168grn.308 (when I'm not using a.375 HH), and it had fairly devastating effects under 300 yards at least, I personally wouldn't worry about the effectiveness of a 30'06 with a similar bullet. I recently inherited a 30-06. The 165/168 Barnes bullets work great on moose if your rifle likes them. Hunting . By Ron Spomer. Thread starter bluetick78; Start date Mar 22, 2019; Mar 22, 2019 #1 B. bluetick78 Senior Member. Latest. Alabama Hello preacher, I get what you are saying and if your happy with it so am I. 30-06 for Moose by: Red-Team 98 Here in Alaska, Fairbanks 30-06 is very popular for moose hunting. Things here haven't picked up as much as I expected since the lights came back on here, I'm wondering if the lack of spam on F&S is the main reason... Answers.outdoorlife.com is part of the Field & Stream Network, a division of Bonnier Corporation. I'm a Vital Shok fan myself(now). Anyone else catch this or has it been flying under the radar? For deer, pronghorn, elk, moose and most other common North American species, the cartridge simply shines. The plan is to hunt Montana for Elk and Mule deer. I bought boots this summer, I'm currently breaking them in. Since the last four bullets I mentioned are Copper rounds, how about the Winchester Super X? I'm most likely going to use the Hornady 178 eld-x, seems like a good bullet for big game to 450-500 yds. bullets due to a slower twist barrel but is deadly accurate with 165 gr. Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 4:42 pm . President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Wish America a Merry Christmas | Populist Press 2021 ©, https://www.wideopenspaces.com/sport...bass-pro-shops, If this is your first visit, be sure to
After cutting my teeth in NRA High Power Rifle Silhouette with a Mexican Mauser sporter in .308 Winchester, I used a Winchester Model 70 in '06 (initially with LC61 M72 Match ammo) for 2 years. You can choose between new technology or old favorites. Guess what, they still are deadly on elk. I hunted goats in Hawaii on the volcano. I like the price, too. But if we're talking the BEST, look no farther than Barnes TSX. I hope this is of interest to you. Accubonds. So am I to understand that you think a 180 grain bullet from a commercial.30-06 load (e.g., not a souped up, super load), placed anywhere in the vitals, can reliably do the job on a broadside medium size bull elk out to 400 yards? what is the best factory 30-06 load for elk hunting? 30-06 Springfield Rifle Cartridge by Nosler Inc. TECHNICAL INFORMATION: The loads listed here were developed using standard commercial brass. Top . Popular in various projectiles from 150 to 220 grains, the dirty ought-six can reach velocities up to 2900 fps and deliver a whopping 2,980 ft.-lbs. This also give me a finess goal. The ’06 remains highly versatile, but its best use now is for truly large game. The bullet doesn't loose too much energy by that point? And yes Ive been reading up on loads and folks swear by 150 balistic tip to 220 solids. You can't go wrong with Remington Core Lokt or Winchester Silvertip. I'm running about 2800 FPS using W760 with groups in the .70's. In my opinion find a bullet that shoots the best in your gun and stick to it. I've heard that NPs can be difficult to find an accurate load. The .30/06 Springfield: Why This Old Cartridge is Still the Best for Big Game Hunting. I'm in the process of working up a load for my dad for his .30-06. for military use, but the cartridge is still a staple for big-game hunters from Kansas to Alaska. Survival. Rem core locks at 30 to 425 yards (mainly in a 24" Rem 721). Continue with Google. Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations. So I decided I want to work up a load for elk. Been a bit since I reloaded for one...lots of new options out there. 30'06 Elk load workup 05-02-2010, 20:09. Yes Mark the 35 Whelen is just a necked up 30-06 the max COL is the same as the 06 same with the brass trim length. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 5, 2007. My hunting partner is fond of the 180 gr. Thread starter Coopsdaddy; Start date Jul 8, 2020; Jul 8, 2020 #1 C. Coopsdaddy Senior Member. Several .30-06 rifles have crossed my path over the years. Deer season may be through for many of you but there's almost 7 weeks left here in Alabama. Well some perform better than others? I' ve killed more than my share of elk so I'll weigh in on what I've used. Core Lokt's have been around form many many years and at one time were considered the "premium round" for elk. Any controlled expansion 165/8, 180 that your rifle likes. Use that as a guide. I have used MOST of what Pitt. I'm currently loading the 165 Horny Interbond and Barnes TSX. I've killed one elk with that load. PittsburghDeerHunter26 ⭐ Join Date: Jan 2010; Posts: 42; Share Tweet #2. .30-06 load for Elk. without hesitation. Didn't have time to try anything else before it was time to go hunt so went with that load. the 165 and 180 interbonds are fine. 136 Posts . There really isn't a bullet out there that can be called the definite, all around best. Is that necessary or is my current loading sufficient. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ for information on posting and navigating the forums. I have found that the Springfield makes an excellent cartridge to teach a new reloader because it’s large enough to avoid the numerous compressed loads that the .308 Winchester has, and it doesn’t have the associated case stretching issues that the belted .300 Winchester … I shoot a 700 lss mountain rifle and have hunt whitetail most of the time,maybe elk or black bear again … He was using nosler partitions. The ones that got away, I wish I had back. We went from sea level to parking the truck at 6500', then hiked up to 9000 feet for the day. Not that killing elk takes all that many bullets, but working up a load can be costly. I've considered loading up a 165-180 grain interbond. Zeroed at 200yd outta my T3 superlite they group right at MOA n will handle any size Elk at any sane range...ScottyO. And it probably shoots them well, without any fuss. This is a discussion on .30-06 load for Elk within the Cartridges & Calibers forums, part of the Sniping Related category; I'm in the process of working up a load for my dad for his .30-06. 30-06 Springfield 178 gr ELD-X® Precision Hunter® Item #81174 | 20/Box . I've used Norma 180 grain Ballistic tip and havent had any problems. I have harvested 8, guided guys to 40 elk. That being said I will be happy with anything in the 1" region, current load is half that. Reloader 15 is really the go to powder and makes the cartridge shine with bullet weights from 200 up to 250 grains. I did use 180 gr Hornady's Light Magnum loading for all three kills. Updated: May 10, 2019. 30/06 factory loads recommendations. Not every possible caliber is listed, of course, but if you shoot an unlisted caliber there will probably be a listed caliber that is similar. You bet. Joined Jan 12, 2017 Messages 615 Location Idaho Falls,ID . I'd shoot an elk with an Interbond 165 gr. I have found mushroomed Silvertips under the hide on the opposite side of point of entry on elk and caribou. Nosler .308" 200 grain Partition bullet. I've never shot a Nosler bullet, no need to on eastern whitetails. If I were to load up a 30-06 for a elk & bear hunt, I'd try the 168 gr. Other powders will work but normally one of those powders will give 1-1.25 MOA if the gun/shooter is capable of such. Here you will find hunting, fishing, and survival tips from the editors of Outdoor Life, as well as recommendations from readers like yourself. The lighter bullets — such as a good 150-grain spitzer — will leave the muzzle at more than 2,900 fps, making for an excellent deer/antelope/sheep load, and the middle-of-the-road 165-grain slugs are cruising along at just over 2,800 fps. or sign up with email About this Discussion. My second choice is the 180 NAB. 1 - 10 of 10 Posts. check out the. Will they all do the job? Reloaders will find that they can pretty much duplicate most of the loads listed below. Copyright © 2000-2020 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (got a tag ). Listed below are North American Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk loads for most of the reasonably popular rifle calibers. Great care has been given by Hornady engineers to develop superior, match-accurate hunting loads that allow the ELD-X ® bullet to achieve its maximum ballistic potential. I use a 30-06 for elk and load enough H4350/Re16/Re17/Hunter under a 180 Partition to get 2800 in a 24" barrel. I was really hoping the barnes would work out, but I can't argue with the accubonds grouping The first group is the Accubonds, the second from the Barnes. You can spend as much as you want for ammo. Lots of money though. Fireforming was accomplished without mishap. I've used 30 06 on elk my entire life. I plan to use my 30-06, I don't see a point in buying a different rifle, all set up it's a touch under 8 pounds. How does the .30/06 stack up against other top hunting cartridges? 02-18-2010, 09:40 PM. I used a .30-06, its all I had. My buddy hunts with that caliber and I watched him shoot an elk in Idaho and then Montana this year. I can shoot a lot more and don't have to worry about selling a kidney. The 180gr psp right off the shelf out of a Rem.700 shoots less than mao at 100. Pushes it to about 2850 FPS from a 24" barrel using H4350. I'm a handloader as well. The Forgotten 200 and 220 grain .30-06 Loads By Gary Zinn. The .30-06 was of course replaced by the 7.62x51mm (.308 Win.) Norma, 180 grain Ballistic tip, fastest and best I've ever shot, groups better than any factory load I've found. what is the best factory 30-06 load for elk hunting? We have zero experience with elk hunting. The reason I suggested Hornadys is my past experiences have been great shooting sst bullets in my 7mm RM. Have had no problem using 180 gr. Joined Nov 28, 2017 Messages 369 Location Oklahoma. I agree that the mono-metal bullets will get you an exit hole on elk. I think that gave me an idea of what kind of shape I need to be in and how valuable boots are. Ditto on the 180 gr Winchester Silvertip or Remington Lokt. For my money I'll buy 2-3 boxes of Core Lokt's for the price of the fancy dancy premium rounds and kill those elk just as I've always have. Tags: None. Gary Zinn summarizes the Forgotten 200 and 220 grain .30-06 Loads. My custom 30-06 will not shoot180 gr. Illustration courtesy of Nosler Inc. My first choice for taking elk with the 30-06 is the 180 NP. The .30-06 Springfield is still extremely popular, with ammo and reloading die sales still ranking in the Top 10. The Winchester E-Tip looks pretty sweet too or the Hornady GMX and Federal Vital-Shok lines. Are some way over priced and hoping that a fancy name will catch your attention? Who else is still hunting? But if we're talking the BEST, look no farther than Barnes TSX. 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