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.
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.
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:
What do you guys use, when you go after something bigger or tougher than deer sized game?
Thanks! Guy
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Originally Posted by Jbotto
Absolutely wonderful meat and a worthy game animal indeed. 
