175 Nosler is a proven choice. Use R22,25,26, H1000, IMR7828, MRP or similar. The 160 TSX or Nosler would be good for open country with the same powders.

I have seen six taken with a 25-06. I carried a 7 mag while guiding fly fisherman but never had to use it. Been close enough to smell them and had the hair raise on the back of my neck on a couple of occasions but never needed to shoot one.


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