Cow elk load for 280 Remington

[Wis65x55]

With a probable cow elk hunt on the horizon what bullets should be my first choice. I know the 150gr Partition is a strong candidate. My question is would a 150gr nosler bt be stout enough for the task?
Keith

 

[JD338]

I would stay with the 150 gr PT. You can reach the vitals from any angle.

JD338

 

[SJB358]

I would stay with the 150 gr PT. You can reach the vitals from any angle.

JD338

I'd say either or at 280 speeds. Since you've already got a great 150 PT load I'd run that and never look back.

 

[DrMike]

If you have a good load with the 150 grain Partition, you're golden. I'm comfortable on cow elk with a 140 grain Partition or a 140 grain AccuBond out of my .280. A 150 grain Partition is more of a great thing.

 

[BretN]

Years ago my cousin went moose hunting in Canada with my uncle. He took his .270 BAR loaded with 150 grain partitions, as that's what he had. He got a mature bull without issue. He only uses partitions for big game.

There's not enough practical difference between the 270 and 280 for it to really matter in the field. Your 280 with 150 gr partitions will do just fine on cow elk. I wouldn't hesitate to use my .280 140 gr AccuBond load on elk either. I've often though that a cow elk hunt would be a good way to get into elk hunting. Good luck with your trip. BN

 

[tecumseh]

You're good to go with a140 gr AB or 150 PT, I wouldn't hesitate to hunt elk or moose with my 280 using a 150 gr PT!

 

[SJB358]

Years ago my cousin went moose hunting in Canada with my uncle. He took his .270 BAR loaded with 150 grain partitions, as that's what he had. He got a mature bull without issue. He only uses partitions for big game.

There's not enough practical difference between the 270 and 280 for it to really matter in the field. Your 280 with 150 gr partitions will do just fine on cow elk. I wouldn't hesitate to use my .280 140 gr AccuBond load on elk either. I've often though that a cow elk hunt would be a good way to get into elk hunting. Good luck with your trip. BN

Bret, a cow hunt would be a great way to get into elk. Very reasonable cost and you cannot beat the table fare. Your 280 with 140's would be excellent.

You're good to go with a140 gr AB or 150 PT, I wouldn't hesitate to hunt elk or moose with my 280 using a 150 gr PT!

Same here. Not a worry

 

[6mm Remington]

I used 140 gr. Partitions in my .280 and sold it before the Accubonds came out. Either would be great. I used:

IMR4350 - 54.0 grs. - Winchester brass - Federal 210 match primer

140 gr. Nosler Partition

I shot quite a few elk with that load to include the biggest bull I've ever gotten. He was a 6x6 with 43 inch inside spread and 53" main beams. Just a beautiful animal. Two shots at 250 yards right behind the shoulder. He was dead on the first shot but was still on his feet so I shot him again. One Partition exited the off-side. The other one was under the hide in the perfect Partition fashion.

Also my biggest buck I've taken.

 

[SJB358]

I knew you'd be around!!!

Great animals David. Those pictures motivate the heck out of me.

Hopefully we will be seeing more with the new 280!

 

[DrMike]

Always enjoy those pictures, David. The .280 served you well. No doubt the newer 280 AI will serve you just as well.

 

[Vince]

So as we can see the .280 is quite capable of doing the job.

I'd not worry about the caliber but rather knowing my rifle, and how it shoots, to be able to make any shot required of you. "Accuracy trumps speed." Somebody said it I just don't know who.[emoji846]

Vince


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[Elkman]

Lots of people use the 150 gr bullet in the 06, and there is little difference between the two cartridges. I took a little bull last fall with the 160 AB in my 7 mag and it performed "perfectly".

 

[Blkram]

You should have no problems with the 150PT.

Used my newest 280 and the 140 AB on my last elk. Did just fine.

Used the 160 PT in my previous 280 on whitetail, mule deer, elk and moose.

I also used the 140 PT in a 6.5 x 55 Swede on a cow elk at 370 years ago, and it did put her down. She required a follow up shot, but that was my fault (bullet placement) not bullet performance.