emrah1028
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Trying to get first hand, real life experience from those who've used these bullets for elk out of a .30-30. Actually, I'm more interested in the Hornady 160gr. FTX (Flex Tip) load, as I KNOW the 170gr. Partition will work. I've done a lot of reading and it comes highly recommended with an excellent track record.
However, there's not too much info on elk regarding the FTX. Some say it opens up too easily and does not penetrate as well. Others say at .30-30 speeds (I'm thinking 2000 fps max according to Hornady), it doesn't matter as it's not going fast enough to come apart.
Any thoughts? Any other experiences with the 160 grain FTX on big game OTHER than deer (again, it's well known that it will easily take deer).
Emrah
However, there's not too much info on elk regarding the FTX. Some say it opens up too easily and does not penetrate as well. Others say at .30-30 speeds (I'm thinking 2000 fps max according to Hornady), it doesn't matter as it's not going fast enough to come apart.
Any thoughts? Any other experiences with the 160 grain FTX on big game OTHER than deer (again, it's well known that it will easily take deer).
Emrah