10-16-2006, 04:12 PM
LH2 - I've shot many elk (10+) with the 165 grain Federal Premium Boat Tail in 30:06 and found that the bullet is really to fast for short distance shots (under 100 yards).
This year I went up to the 180 grain Fusion and took a 5x5 bull at 20 yards. I was impressed by the bullet performance and I believe after you have taken a few big game animals you will come to the same conclusion.
The 180 grain shoots about 4 inches lower at 100 yards than than the 165 grain but has much more stopping power. It all depends if you want your animal to run 100 plus yards after you shoot it (depending if you shoot at the heart or lungs - not neck).
My opinion is to keep an open mind don't bet the farm on one shot - take several different peoples input....
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This year I went up to the 180 grain Fusion and took a 5x5 bull at 20 yards. I was impressed by the bullet performance and I believe after you have taken a few big game animals you will come to the same conclusion.
The 180 grain shoots about 4 inches lower at 100 yards than than the 165 grain but has much more stopping power. It all depends if you want your animal to run 100 plus yards after you shoot it (depending if you shoot at the heart or lungs - not neck).
My opinion is to keep an open mind don't bet the farm on one shot - take several different peoples input....
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