Originally Posted by markak338fed
I've been using the 220gr Hornady because it's the most accurate handload in my 06 plus hunt brown bear country. Recently switched to the eld-x 220gr for a bit better ballistics but wonder whether it is a good choice for a 10ft brown bear situation. Have had excellent performance with the 220gr Hornady rn on moose.



I'd sub a Nosler for the Hornady. I've seen some erratic stuff with the bigger RN Hornady bullets in 6.5 and 30 caliber.

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