Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting 165gr HPBT Sierra in an '06?

I would not use HPBT on elk.
I like the barnes X. last 2elk I never recovered the bullet from my 06, 180gr.
even with one bad shot that destroyed the shoulder...no bullet found. luckily he stopped and gave me the opportunity to finish the job with a neck shot.
Id go with heavier well built bullet. slower expansion, deeper penetration.
BUT shot placement is the key.