250 AB vs Elk

nvbroncrider · Nov 16, 2015

Well my bull fell to the 9.3 250AB launched at 2500 impacted at 220 yards @2125 ish and 2500 FPE Textbook broadside shot. Hit the edge of the scapula about a 1/2" in and took out both lungs. Bullet was recovered against the offside hide and had mushroomed out to about 1/2" in diameter. I lost it when I was skinning him out. He went about 20 feet. You could tell he was definitely hurt and looking for a place to lay down and about 20 seconds later I sent a follow up. He took another 3-4 steps before going down. I have a new found respect for them as they are very tough critters. Tougher than I thought.

It looked very similar to the AB's recovered at 400-500 yards out of an 06 and 300 WSM at 2800 MV

Vince · Nov 16, 2015

Thanks for the report.
I'm going to give the Accubonds another look.

Vince

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Elkman · Nov 17, 2015

Jake
That's pretty much what my 160 AB did only a little farther back. How many days did you hunt before you got him. Did you see other elk in the area? It looks like you had great weather.

DrMike · Nov 17, 2015

Elk can absorb a lot of punishment before they finally give up the ghost. I witnessed them dead on their feet and refusing to go down. Necropsy demonstrated that the first shot killed them, but they refused to go down. Sounds as if you did a good job, Jake. Again, congratulations.