Bullet recommendations for 30-06 Elk

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……. recovering Partition guys…….

I am no longer in recovery. I have fallen off the wagon and relapsed.

 

[Okie_Poke]

I’m researching bullets (I can hand load or shoot factory). The few I am intrigued about are-
Remington pointed core lokt in 180 grain.
Barnes Ttsx (not sure which grain) 165 or 168
Federal Trophy Bonded Tipped 180 grain.

If you do go with the Barnes, the 168 was designed for the 308 and 30-06. It has a lower expansion velocity (closer to the LRX, I think) than the 165, which was designed for the 300 magnums.

But I'm another vote for the 180 Accubond. In my view, it's the do-all easy button for the '06. Nothing wrong with many other bullets mentioned. Of those you put in your first list, I've seen that 180 trophy bonded tipped work well. As someone else mentioned, federals' new(ish) terminal ascent is a sleeker version of that bullet. And partitions are boringly reliable.

 

[LightFoot]

180 Partition is never the wrong answer inside 400 yards.


>>>——JAKE——>

 

[Mr6.5]

Federal Terminal Ascent 175 grain. In my not so humble opinion there is no better bullet for the hunt you are asking about. It is accurate, has good expansion and tons of penetration. The front half of the bullet is bonded lead core and the back half is solid copper that drives the mushroom deep.

 

[NX8B8]

If you want to shoot the Barnes, you'll need to stay inside 250-300yds. I used them with success for a few years but stopped after I shot an elk past 400yds and saw poor but fatal damage.

I wouldn’t use one experience as a black and white rule. It’s not evidence, science, or consistent with peers. Respectfully

 

[Laelkhunter]

I use the Barnes 168 TTSX in my 30/06. 55.0 grains of IMR-4350 was my most accurate load. Not max, but less than MOA in my rifle.

 

[kbincolo]

I don’t know anything about Terminal Ascent. I’ll check it out. Thanks.

I second the Terminal Ascent. My T3x absolutely loves them. ELD-X also a great option.