.308 Elk Load

[JRiley87]

I've killed a fair number of elk, none with a 308 but I've used 7mm-08, 30-06, 280 AI, 6.5x55 Swede and 35 Whelen AI. They die if bullets are placed properly. That being said, use an appropriate designed bullet that can stand up to hitting heavy bone/muscle and still penetrate to the vitals. I'm a fan of Nosler Partitions or Accubonds and Barnes TTSX for this reason. I think you should stick with a bullet weight that keeps you in the 2800fps or greater at the muzzle for the range you're talking about.

Looking at my Lee manual, it's looking like I may have to give 150gr a try to keep that velocity, which is fine with me. The rifle shoots 175's great, only had it to 100yds so far but i can get 3 inside a penny at that distance with factory ammo. 150's didn't work as well, but loading my own I think I can make them what I need. Thanks for the input, now to actually find 150gr TTSX's.

[Mauser]

Looking at my Lee manual, it's looking like I may have to give 150gr a try to keep that velocity, which is fine with me. The rifle shoots 175's great, only had it to 100yds so far but i can get 3 inside a penny at that distance with factory ammo. 150's didn't work as well, but loading my own I think I can make them what I need. Thanks for the input, now to actually find 150gr TTSX's.

I've killed at least 3 elk with my 7mm-08 shooting 150gr Nosler Partitions, 2 with 140gr Accubonds from my 6.5x55 Swede. I'd rather use my 35 Whelen AI because the elk knows it's hit with that one, but it's all about bullet placement. My velocity suggestion is more about simplifying a shot to 300yds than anything else. Those 175s pushed as fast as you can will have the same effect as long as you know your trajectory and can place the bullet in the vitals. Good luck finding any components you actually need.