Not to hijack a thread on elk hunting, the only comment I can make on the Scirocco is what Bryce Towlsey wrote in an article about loading the 300 RUM in the American Rifleman several years ago. As I recall he commented on pointy plastic tipped bullets fitting the magazine left a large amount of free bore. He also stated the RUM shot best with a bullet close to the lands when chambered. I consider him to be quite Knowledgeable about this cartridge and now only shoot the 180 gr Swift A-Frame and the 200 gr Partition and am very satisfied with accuracy off the bench. It might be a good idea to practice off hand at close range. just in case.