Elk bullet

[elhefe]

Going in an elk hunt in 2024. Once in a lifetime trip for MyBride and I. Taking a 300 win mag that I typically shoot hornady super performance sst in 180 grain. Is that a good bullet choice or what do you recommend?

[Walker]

They should work fine. Hit em in the boiler room.

[Quackerbox]

Thats bigger and heavier than my dad and I have used to shoot and kill almost a dozen elk from 30-450 yards

[Austin]

It will kill ‘em for sure and I do like the SST bullet but for an elk I would be looking for a bullet that will hold together alittle better. I really like the Barnes ttsx bullets.

[docmay]

It should work. Personally I like a bullet that is known for a little more penetration for elk sized critters and above. My two favorites are TTSX and Accubonds. That being said, I have liked every elk of mine with a bow. Surely your current ammo has more killing ability than an arrow.

[Walker]

That sst is an interlock bullet and will penetrate plenty for an elk.

[Txhunter3000]

I shoot the Speer 150 gr. soft point and have had really good results in my 300 win mag.

[S-3 Ranch]

Shouldn’t have a problem, I have hunted from the equator to the arctic circle using federal classic 180gr
if folks use a ELDX 6.5cm on elk the SST should be 100% better

[elhefe]

Thanks for the responses. Did a little research and some are saying that is bad choice. I have several boxes of the sst and my gun likes it. Would buy something different if needed

[bboswell]

I personally wouldn't shoot an SST at an elk unless that is all my rifle liked. Great bullet but pretty volatile. I would opt for something like a Accubond, Partition or TTSX for some extra penetration in case a quarter to shot is all you can get

[WItoTX]

You can kill them with an arrow. I am pretty certain just about any bullet will work well!

Where you going hunting?

[Pernell]

125 grain Iron Will works awesome!

[jclaybennett]

Yes, any bullet has the potential to kill an elk and everyone loves to brag about their kills with sub optimal bullets. Congrats to you. A .22 can kill an elk too.

For a once in a lifetime hunt, I'd want to make sure you're shooting the best bullet which will increase your likelihood for a clean kill at long distances if needed . For me, the biggest factor would be how well your gun shoots them. I'd certainly be looking for sub 1 MOA groups. Like several others have said, I'd be choosing between the TTSX, Accubond or Partition. Best of the best.

[xman59]

two holes leave more blood than 1, and typically the entrance hole is smaller than the exit..

[Lampasas]

I’ve never personally liked the SST. Doesn’t hold together as well as I would like for an elk. I would recommend Nosler Accubond or Partition, Barnes TTSX, Swift A-Frame or Scirocco, or something similar.