Split the difference. My vote is without a doubt for the 140 Berger Elite Hunters. I am pushing them at 3075 out of my 6.5-06 Ackley Improved. I have taken several elk with those bullets, they perform exceptionally well. Never had to track a bull. I have total confidence on any size elk with...
To answer the OP's original question. I think it really depends on what your personal expectation is. In my opinion these two guns are not an apples to apples comparison. An accura can only shoot ~120gr by volume blackhorn, whereas the paramount can handle up to 170gr by volume. I have first...
Two years ago I got a call saying that a tag for a NW corner CO elk unit had been turned in, and I was next in line. I of course accepted the tag, as I knew I would never have the opportunity to hunt the NW corner again in my lifetime. Problem was, I only had 3 weeks until season opened and I...
That's a dang nice group. What kind of velocities are you getting with that load? How many grains of powder? I've got the vari-flame breech plug on the way so I'm planning to shooting large rifle/magnum primers as well. Although I'm wishing I had ordered the arrowhead breech plug, we will see...
Wanting to get guys experience with bullet choice on elk. I bought a CVA Accura MRX a few years back, I did a bunch of load testing and really like the 250gr Thors, they shot very well out of this gun with 110gr BH209. However, my intentions for this load at the time were focused around mule...
I'm right there with you guys. The wife is not going to be happy.
The year my first son was born, I drew the hybrid tag in CO NW corner for elk. My second is due in June, and I just drew a New Mexico bull tag.
I guess that's my sign that I need to have a couple more kids, seems how that's the...