Bigger than deer, favorites?

A few folks have responded to the question about deer sized game. How 'bout for bigger than deer? Like elk, bear, moose, etc? What is your favorite rifle, bullet, etc?

I've used several, but two favorites have emerged over the years; the 30-06 and the 375 H&H. Interestingly both have been around for over 100 years, and still work great.

30-06, I use two loads:
165 Nosler Ballistic Tip, or Partition, over a max charge of H4350 for 2950+ fps and sub MOA accuracy.

200 Nosler Partition over enough H4350 to produce a tad over 2600 fps with excellent accuracy. Something about that load is that it seems quite soft-kicking. Not sure why that is, but it's such an easy load to shoot well.

Between those two loads my 30-06 Rem 700 has taken antelope, mule deer, black bear, elk, wolf and grizzly.
https://i.imgur.com/i3hvC7Ol.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yxTN7MYl.jpg

375 H&H, I tend to hunt with just the 260 grain Nosler Accubond loaded to about 2650 fps. Excellent accuracy and superb results on target! I use RL-15 for that bullet. So far all I've shot with the 375 are a few black bears, at ranges from about 10 - 15 FEET, out to 300+ yards. The 375 works well at either. I'd describe the recoil as a big push, rather than a harsh slap like some magnums.
https://i.imgur.com/4sVjT6Ol.jpg

Have to give a nod to the wonderful 7mm Rem mag, after all, it did give me a terrific bull elk up in the Wind River Mountains, using a single 175 gr Nosler Partition:
https://i.imgur.com/aJJqZOkl.jpg

What do you guys use, when you go after something bigger or tougher than deer sized game?

Thanks! Guy

I have a five year plan that will take my wife and I to Wyoming someday. I decided I needed a little bigger rifle for when I get there to hunt Elk. Right now I’m ND, the chances of me drawing a tag for anything bigger than a mule deer is pretty slim. So I’m building a .338-06 on a Savage 110 action. That should cover anything I want a little more bullet weight for. Not sure what I’ll load for it yet, but rumor has it the 210gr Partition is about perfect for that round. I’ll have to try it!


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I've used a 168gr nosler partitioned in a 30.06 and a 500gr cast in a paper cartridge reproduction Sharpes. Both done the job remarkably. My next one is going to be a brass cartridge Sharpe's.

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And yes I used true black powder.

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I have a five year plan that will take my wife and I to Wyoming someday. I decided I needed a little bigger rifle for when I get there to hunt Elk. Right now I’m ND, the chances of me drawing a tag for anything bigger than a mule deer is pretty slim. So I’m building a .338-06 on a Savage 110 action. That should cover anything I want a little more bullet weight for. Not sure what I’ll load for it yet, but rumor has it the 210gr Partition is about perfect for that round. I’ll have to try it!


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COOL! I've done a fair bit of hunting in Wyoming over the past twenty years. I go every two or three years, not year after year. Mostly for mule deer, but also shot a real nice 6x6 bull elk there on one trip. I think you'll enjoy.

Yes, I too have heard/read that the 210 Nosler Partition is pretty much perfect for the 338-06 cartridge!

Good luck. Guy

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I've used a 168gr nosler partitioned in a 30.06 and a 500gr cast in a paper cartridge reproduction Sharpes. Both done the job remarkably. My next one is going to be a brass cartridge Sharpe's.

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Very cool! What did you hunt with those two rifles?

Elk. I had the Sharpes and wanted to go old school. Then I went back a cpl years later with the 30.06.

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Elk. I had the Sharpes and wanted to go old school. Then I went back a cpl years later with the 30.06.

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Very cool, taking elk with the Sharps! :) Absolutely wonderful meat and a worthy game animal indeed.

Guy

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I have a five year plan that will take my wife and I to Wyoming someday. I decided I needed a little bigger rifle for when I get there to hunt Elk. Right now I’m ND, the chances of me drawing a tag for anything bigger than a mule deer is pretty slim. So I’m building a .338-06 on a Savage 110 action. That should cover anything I want a little more bullet weight for. Not sure what I’ll load for it yet, but rumor has it the 210gr Partition is about perfect for that round. I’ll have to try it!


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I have not used my 338-06 Ackley on anything bigger than a 300lb Texas hog, but the 185gr barnes tsx has been an outstanding bullet for me.


JTD

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I have not used my 338-06 Ackley on anything bigger than a 300lb Texas hog, but the 185gr barnes tsx has been an outstanding bullet for me.


JTD

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Thanks for the info JTD! I was looking at that bullet as a deer option. When I get this rifle put together, I’ll have to give it a try!


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Very cool, taking elk with the Sharps! :) Absolutely wonderful meat and a worthy game animal indeed.

Guy

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I enjoyed that rifle. It was fun making the ammo. Definitely different. The only reason i sold it is it was such a pain in the ass to clean.

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200 gr Nosler Partition, recovered from grizzly. Shot was at about 40 yards with the 30-06 rifle:
https://i.imgur.com/qQmg5Rul.jpg

260 gr Nosler Accubond, recovered from black bear. Shot was about 10 - 15 feet with the 375 H&H rifle:
https://i.imgur.com/4Ms9Mh5l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/q9FBjK0l.jpg

165 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, this one was recovered from a mule deer taken at about 140 yards, going lengthwise through most of his body from front to rear. I've also used this bullet with good success on elk & black bear. It's my standard bullet for the 30-06 and has performed well:
https://i.imgur.com/TtfrNHjl.jpg

Regards, Guy

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200 gr Nosler Partition, recovered from grizzly. Shot was at about 40 yards with the 30-06 rifle:
https://i.imgur.com/qQmg5Rul.jpg

260 gr Nosler Accubond, recovered from black bear. Shot was about 10 - 15 feet with the 375 H&H rifle:
https://i.imgur.com/4Ms9Mh5l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/q9FBjK0l.jpg

165 gr Nosler Ballistic Tip, this one was recovered from a mule deer taken at about 140 yards, going lengthwise through most of his body from front to rear. I've also used this bullet with good success on elk & black bear. It's my standard bullet for the 30-06 and has performed well:
https://i.imgur.com/TtfrNHjl.jpg

Regards, Guy

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Good to see the expansion of the different bullets. I love the Nosler partition. I've used them for years.

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