30-06

[sako2]

Anyone loading a 180gn E-tip in a 30-06 for elk hunting?

 

[salmonchaser]

I have some on hand but haven’t fooled around with them much. My first effort wasn’t very successful so they’ve stayed on the shelf.

 

[ReloadKy]

I too have tried to work up a load for 180 e tip in 30-06. Could not get them to group worth a darn. Got tired of messing with them and left them on the shelf with 15-20 bullets left in the box.

 

[Guy Miner]

I haven't gone heavier than 165/168 in mono-metal bullets for the 30-06. Excellent accuracy, penetration and expansion with them. Have Nosler E-Tips, Barnes TSX and Hornady CX bullets on hand.

Those bullets are significantly longer than cup and core 165's. Given their performance so far, I don't think I'll ever even try the 180 E-Tips or other mono-metals from my 30-06 rifles.

Regards, Guy

 

[JD338]

I agree with Guy, a 165/168 monolithic would be a good choice for elk/moose in a 30-06. The higher velocity would give flatter trajectory and higher retained energy. Penetration would be good as well.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

I haven't gone heavier than 165/168 in mono-metal bullets for the 30-06. Excellent accuracy, penetration and expansion with them. Have Nosler E-Tips, Barnes TSX and Hornady CX bullets on hand.

Those bullets are significantly longer than cup and core 165's. Given their performance so far, I don't think I'll ever even try the 180 E-Tips or other mono-metals from my 30-06 rifles.

Regards, Guy

I tagged a fair number of moose and elk using both the 165 grain and the 168 grain TSX launched from a 300 WSM. The bullets worked very well on those critters. I never lost one of these animals due to bullet failure.

 

[sako2]

Thanks guy's. I will load some up and see how they shoot. This would be his back up gun on a elk hunt.