Federal fusion on game

[Zachthewack257]

Does anyone have any info on federal fusions on elk? Specifically on angled shots

 

[Speaks]

Not on elk but a 130g 270 fusion damn near blew a hind quarter off a poorly hit white tail for me this year.

 

[35WhelenAI]

In general, a controlled expansion bullet from just about any angle is going to do a great job. When the wound channel coincides with the vitals (as long as the hunter puts the bullet on the right path from a given angle) assuming proper expansion it's going to be a successful ending to the hunt.

Granted that's not experience specifically with the Fusion but the Fusion along with many others will do yeoman's work.

Pictures will look different between the different brands and constructions of controlled expasion bullets assuming the animal catches one. But that's the key, if you're taking pictures of the bullet you're taking pictures of the animal too. In most cases there is less meat damage however as the post above says, if you don't hit it right all bets are off but that's not the bullets fault.

I would use the Fusion with confidence.

 

[omicron1792]

I used a 140gr tipped fusion from 6.5prc last year on elk. It did great. Did several posts on it with pictures here.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

My experience in 300 wsm with fusions is they kill the living daylights out of elk.

 

[06 SB]

Fusions tend to be a little softer than other bonded bullets but the Fusions tend to me more accurate from factory ammo or loading your own. Based on my experience with deer, I would have no issue on elk unless I had to traverse the stomach before entering the chest.

 

[Ralphie]

My daughter used fusions on two bulls and one cow from a 308. Worked very well.