pointingdogsrule
Well-known member
Hi guys:
I'll be taking my first elk/rifle hunt this fall in southern Colorado. I am 99% archery so I am a little slow on types of bullets (loads). I did not shoot a rifle between 1981-2010 so it is a learning experience. For Antelope I used a Hornday 117 gr. SST ( flat with rapid expansion) and it worked great. For larger animals, elk, I would think that a heavier load and a bullet with deeper penetration and a slower expansion would be better.
Any suggestions from you experienced elk hunters would be appreciated. I will be using a Savage 30-06.
Thanks in advance.
good luck to all
the dog
I'll be taking my first elk/rifle hunt this fall in southern Colorado. I am 99% archery so I am a little slow on types of bullets (loads). I did not shoot a rifle between 1981-2010 so it is a learning experience. For Antelope I used a Hornday 117 gr. SST ( flat with rapid expansion) and it worked great. For larger animals, elk, I would think that a heavier load and a bullet with deeper penetration and a slower expansion would be better.
Any suggestions from you experienced elk hunters would be appreciated. I will be using a Savage 30-06.
Thanks in advance.
good luck to all
the dog