But most people who know say the gain of the 300 wimmag over 7mm remmag isn't worth the extra recoil. Total Raised for Donation to CCFR Legal Fees: $1420 Click here to donate now and we'll match customer donations up to $1500 between Feb 1st-28th. Introduced in 2008, this short-action number (case length is 2.01 inches) churns up some pretty impressive numbers—a 200-grain Hornady SST at 2,950 fps and a 225-grain InterBond at 2,750 fps. Mag. This round is affordable which is an important consideration when you plan burning through quite a few out on the range. This review covers the 6.5MM 143-grain ELD-X, and focuses on how it performs as a hunting bullet. At Creedmoor velocity, it’s also not generous in the energy department. from the 18.5" barrel of a Mossberg MVP Flex rifle in .308 Win. While considerable practice is needed to master the cartridge in this role, it is a sure penetrator and very effective. Plus, it's more versatile than the .375 H&H for several reasons. In the mass-produced pistol bullet line, the Hornady .452, 250 grain XTP is a proven winner, combined with the MMP short black sabots. It was the product of a joint effort between Ruger and Hornady. Some say the neck is a little short, others feel the Magnum belt is unnecessary. of IMR 4895 produced a mild speed of 2473 f.p.s. The 140-grain selections are ably represented here by the Speer Hot-Cor and Hornady SST. The Hornady 165gr SST, with its excellent .447 BC, is another good choice for longer-range shots on deer. AR-10, 20" BBL and Hornady 165 SST cartridges. 2 deer scatter, 1 remained. This bullet was recovered from an Oryx. The .452, 300 grain Hornady XTP exceeds the 250's terminal effectiveness in the majority of scenarios, and is a clear choice for those wanting pass-through performance or for tougher game in addition to deer. There's a ton of good loads out there, and to be honest, for years not many people shot anything but a Core-Lokt. Loaded with a heavy Nosler Partition, Barnes TSX, Hornady GMX, Swift A-Frame, or the like, the .338 Win. I have used the Lyman die-set to load up a number of very accurate and flat shooting loads, using primarily Hornady 7mm bullets.. For our top .308 Win range round we like the 168gr Hornady BTHP Match. Hornady Custom Lite: 125 grain SST bullet, MV 2700 f.p.s., EKR 230 yards, MPBR 255 yards; These loads may be compared with the Hornady Custom 165 grain BTSP .30-06 full power load, at a MV of 2800 f.p.s. You can stretch that a bit if conditions are good, but the 6.5 Creedmoor is not a 400-yard elk cartridge. Velocity was 2,655 fps, and groups averaged .87 inch. Range at 397 yards shooting from a steady rest, 150 ft elevation drop, no wind to speak of. For that reason, just about every big ammunition manufacturer like Barnes, Browning, Federal Premium, Hornady, HSM, Norma, Nosler, Prvi Partizan (PPU), Remington, Swift, and Winchester produces several different variants of 7mm-08 ammo for hunting deer, bear, elk, and many other big game animals. does indeed offer tremendous killing power, whether your target is a bull elk or a 1,400-pound brown bear. As mentioned above, Hornady puts out some good loads too. The 'classic' elk cartridge is 7mm remington magnum. It has an MV of 3,030fps and has a high rate of retaining this velocity downrange. Quite a few deer, elk, and bear tags were punched Federal Premium’s line featuring the legendary Nosler Partition is my #1 recommendation for hunters who need the absolute best 308 ammo for elk, moose, or bear hunting.Loaded with a 180 grain Nosler Partition bullet, this load has over 2,600 foot pounds of muzzle energy and is perfect for hunting really big game where it’s really important to use a heavy, well constructed … Hornady 150-gr. 1 shot, the deer finished 20 yards away. Elk cartridges really start out with 270. My thinking is that same 250 yards is a sensible limit. We specifically like the Hornady Superformance SST 162gr round. The Hornady ELD-X bullet is advertised as a technologically advanced, match accurate, all range hunting bullet. Purchased one of these last month in 30-06 and sighted in using Hornady SST Super Performance SST 165gr ammo and my last four shots including the final 3 shot grouping were <0.99 MOA at 100yrds. Total Raised for Donation to CCFR Legal Fees: $1420 Click here to donate now and we'll match customer donations up to $1500 between Feb 1st-28th. I believe federal does have some loads worked up with Barnes TSX which is an outstanding bullet if the gun likes it. Suitable for elk, sure, but not at long range. Hornady SST: Known for dramatic, violent expansion, maximizing shock on deer-size game but minimizing penetration. 4 deer arrive at 15 minutes before close of legal daylight. Factory Ammunition Weatherby currently list five loadings for the .257 featuring Hornady, Nosler and Barnes projectiles. Second is the 300 Winmag. For medium game, the Hornady SST was fine with 43.5 grains of Hybrid 100V at 2,785 fps. Good aerodynamics courtesy of a boat tail and polymer tip. Hunting from a plateau overlooking 4 other fields. The light 87grain Hornady SP at 3825fps is intended strictly for varmints while the 100 grain Interlock at 3602fps and 117 grain RNSP Interlock at 3305 are both intended for use on lighter medium game. 30-06 will do fine as will 308. SST bullets paired with 41.0 grs. The Nosler 130-grain AccuBond liked 39.0 grains of IMR 4007 SSC. Very pleased with the accuracy and ease of shooting, the gun feels like an extension and just fits perfectly on your shoulder. I’ve been shooting Hornady bullets for as long as I’ve been hunting. For Elk and large game, select a heavier, controlled-expansion bullet such as the 180gr Nosler Partition. This load has an EKR and MPBR range of 275 yards.