Why strain to make the kill? Deer at 400 or 500 I could buy...almost. But a bear or Elk? Just sounds like a bad idea to me. I tend towards more gun rather than less. If I had a rifle that I trusted to penetrate, and a bullet that would perform at those ranges I'd take the shot, provided everything was right.
FWIW I'd reccoment using a 165 Partition as they will likely expand with more reliability at the reduced impact velocity of the 308 at the extended range. I fear the TSX might be tougher and not expand.
My $0.02, and they're Canadian so not worth much.
"This duty fell upon me and was the worst job I ever had in my life. I have known men I would rather shoot than the worst of dogs."
