Proof research 308 elk round

[Dmurch1217]

So I will be using my proof research elevation 308 this year on my elk hunt. 20” barrel and 1:10 twist. My plan was to run the 185gr Berger classic hunter. Thoughts? It’s a new rifle so all I’ve done is punch paper with 175gr Sierra match king which it runs beautifully.

 

[Jaquomo]

Yes

 

[cnelk]

'Run' with it

 

[Weldor]

use what works, nice group. I use 150 noslers, does the job.

 

[mthayr]

The one piece of advise I would give is this: if you haven't already, shoot whatever round you plan on using without a rifle sled (such as the one pictured). You have a nice group there, but if its not shot how you would in the field its not actually going to be all that helpful. The 175gr SMKs may shoot great off the sled, but when you shoot them off a backpack or bipod it may be a different story. If you've already done this, disregard.

 

[Ithaca37]

I'm switching from Partitions / A-frames to the new 175 grain Federal Terminal Ascent this year in my .308 for elk season. Might be worth a look.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I killed two elk with the 168 hybrid hunters out of exact same rifle. If I was setting up just for elk, accubonds are hard to beat.

 

[RyanT26]

Worth trying 168 ELD-M’s.

 

[sneaky]

175 Terminal Ascents are easy to find in .308 right now. I'd at least buy a box and try them

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[Nwihunter]

I killed two elk with the 168 hybrid hunters out of exact same rifle. If I was setting up just for elk, accubonds are hard to beat.

I started using 168 gr Berger hybrid hunters as well. My rifle seems to like them. I’ve taken one elk with them so far and several white tails with good results.