Crankylove
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I would have no problem using that caliber or load. As long as it isn't a Texas neck shot, it should do fine.
I much prefer Nosler Partions for everything from coyotes up. Am wondering why you wouldnt just by a box of premimum bullets for elk hunting? A single box should last for years. Doesnt the animal deserve the best?
Taylorce1, I hear that a lot also. But, it's a little like riding a bike don't you think? I lost interest in just shooting probably 20 years ago. Last year I shot a rifle maybe 8 times. I killed a bull elk with one of those shots, and a nice 10 point whitetail with another. The other shots were to check the scope was where it was when I shot it last and confirm trajectory.
Don't get me wrong, practice is important for anybody to develop as much skill as possible. But, the notion that one has to shoot target after target forever to be able to hunt effectively is exaggerated IMO. Plus you don't need to practice with your $40/box ammo.
Taking into consideration the original question. I would be interested to know the answer to this hypothetical question:
If the cost of a premium round was exactly the same as a standard one, factory or handloaded, which would you use?
If you can't afford to spend a little time and money to practice you probably shouldn't hunt IMO
Stalking to 200 yards and using a 150 TSX as fast as I could push it would make me happier.
I believe that Partitions are a waste.
I would use a 165 gr bullet were it bonded or solid.
Pongo: Petzal's article in Field & Stream Aug '05 claims as a downside to it, "Because it loses considerable weight as it expands, it does not penetrate as well as some other bullets, and it leaves a small exit hole that does not always give a good blood trail."
Pongo: Yes, sorry I didn't clarify. My daughter isn't feeling well so I made the end quick. I meant solid expanding.
so I made the end quick