warrenoliver
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I will be doing an OTC elk rifle hunt in colorado in October. I plan to use my .270 as my primary gun but I am also taking my TC Impact along because I have been very impressed with the performance of that little gun. I can shoot 1 - 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards with Blackhorn 209 and 250 gr. Hornady FTX bullets .452 actual size used with black Harvester Crush Rib sabots. Sighted in to hit the bullseye @ 100 yards, I can shoot about 4-5 inch groups about 6-8 inches low at 200 yards. Very impressive for a bullet that size.
Since I have a rifle elk license, that means I can use my muzzleloader with a scope and sabots. I really want to stick with this combo of powder and bullet since it is so reliable. My question is: Is this 250 gr. bullet big enough for elk? I plan to limit my shots to 200 yards or less.
Since I have a rifle elk license, that means I can use my muzzleloader with a scope and sabots. I really want to stick with this combo of powder and bullet since it is so reliable. My question is: Is this 250 gr. bullet big enough for elk? I plan to limit my shots to 200 yards or less.