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250 Barnes tez

I tried them out of my CVA Optima...they shot good but the Hornady Monoflex shot better. Just another option for you to try
 
Never killed an elk with one but with how they have performed on deer and the odd one I found I wouldn’t have any hesitation shooting and elk with one
 
Hank is spot on. I have a short starter with the T handle and then go to the ram rod.when the barrel gets fouled on mine it seems like the short starter gets the bullet past the worst part.
 
Hank is spot on. I have a short starter with the T handle and then go to the ram rod.when the barrel gets fouled on mine it seems like the short starter gets the bullet past the worst part.
I carried both short starter and the t-handle for my rod. Also loads in tubes all ready. Only used Hoppes to clean and light oil.
I never needed a second shot.
Except at range.
 
I've not killed an elk with them, but have used them on 10-12 whitetail with no issues. Never had any trouble loading them, but I always run a dry patch through after every shot. I've recovered 4-5, mostly right under the opposite hide and they all looked just like the pics below.

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You use the 250 or 290’s
I use the 290’s. I have two inlines both Thompson centers
Omega and an encore pro hunter. Both 50 caliber and both have killed multiple elk with one lost to a poor rushed shot. Sorry for the late response, been on a tractor most of the day
 
No worries. I have about 30 of the 250’s. I think the 290’s would be a better option. I shot a Muley years ago with 250’s and hell all mighty what a hole. Nothing will survive after being hit with one of these.
 
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No worries. I have about 30 of the 250’s. I think the 290’s would be a better option. I shot a Muley years ago with 250’s and hell all mighty what a hole. Nothing will survive after being hit with one of these.
Sending you a pm
 

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