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Old 03-26-2024, 03:48 PM
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Superformance with the load on the label will give you 3500fps with a 24 inch tube
I have a bunch of that and didn’t get quite that speed and the accuracy was mediocre. Also, my best extreme spread was about 50 ft./s.
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Old 03-28-2024, 10:43 AM
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i know there are folks here that’ll jump all over me for saying this but i would use a larger caliber. Elk are way tougher than moose. I have been part of over 60 bull elk kills and have seen some lost to even 300 magnums.
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Old 03-29-2024, 03:47 PM
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I use 100gr. Speer boat tail bullets in my .243win. I’ve killed deer and elk with no issues.
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