Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting Federal Fusions for elk???

I'm not going to tell you not to use it. I am sure you will be just fine with proper bullet placement.

But it was built specifically for deer.

If you go to this page at the Federal Website and use the menu at the top called "Find the Right Ammunition" you can see if they recommend any Fusion for that caliber for elk.

There are many bullets that will take elk with proper placement. Those who are experienced elk hunters know you can be presented with a shot from any angle. The bullet you use needs to be able to penetrate .from a very acute angle.Your decision to use the TSX mono for elk is sound. They will deliver where other bullets can fail. Why use a deer bullet when the TSX is available. I see hunters spend many thousands of dollars on an elk hunt each year. You may spend day's from dark in the morning to dark in the evening hunting. Dead weary. When the shot presents it self & it's an easy one , great, but if it's a going away shot where max penetration is needed you know you will be able to count on the TSX mono. Why take the chance.

My 300 mag loved those fusions, very accurate, but I never killed any big game with them. I reload Accubonds now and typically use a 30-06. Dropped one instantly last year out around 300 yards. Excellent penetration through the lungs.

Interestingly, Federal has started recommending the 6.5x55 Fusion for elk and moose sized game.


I suspect marketing reasons are why it is a "deer bullet" There are ALOT of deer hunters.