I like the Nosler AccuBond for shots on the long side of your bracket, but the Swift A-Frame and Federal Trophy Bonded are my picks up close. That said, I've shot more elk with Nosler Partitions. If you can wring 2900 from an '06, you should be able to hurl 180s fast enough to give them the edge. To 300 yards, a .30-06 should work fine -- or a short .30 magnum like the .308 Norma or .300 Winchester. ... WvZ

Originally Posted by labarr
WvZ, I was wondering how to get you on board, but glad it didn't wait on me to happen!

I will start with a very iffy question: Assume that I can get 2900 fps from a 165gr 30-06. Which bullet would you choose if you hunted where the shot could be 50 yd or 300 yd on elk or large deer?

Next, would you choose a 180 gr instead if accuracy was similar? Again, which bullet for the same situation?

I know there are a thousand other situations, but what are your thoughts with the current situation where a hunt is a rare experience [and expensive!]. Would you rather have a 300
Wby or similar in this circumstance?

Thanks much for your thoughts.