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Middle 300-ish bullet weight range, slowed down, does wonders on elk. Just like with a centerfire, you don't need to be cranking up near the redline to kill an elk. My bull last year fell just fine to 95gr BH209 and a Hornady GP 385. Load shoots great in the TC Encore. In the Triumph its a bit heavy on recoil, same with the new Federal Trophy 350.

Not familiar with that one, my have to check it out.

The 350 grain Hornady bullets shot to the same POI as the Powerbelts in my rifle, but I stuck with the latter. I'll have to dig the bullet out and post a picture of it.

I had a great time in camp with smokepole, but couldn't keep him out of my Natural Light...

I just figured out what it was that made me fart so much. I was almost farting as much as you were, had to be the Natural Light.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/35...-bullets-50-caliber-350-grain-pack-of-15


I haven't played with the lead too much yet, going to try and work em out in the Encore now that the season is over and I can change my sights. The Trophy Copper 270gr worked pretty well in the Triumph, but I still have to play with charges more.

Now I really wish I'd have stashed a six pack in your pack. Might have slowed you down enough for me to catch my breath!