#534829 - 12/20/07 08:40 AM
Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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MsuFinProf
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I am planning my first elk hunt for next fall and need some opinions from the bullet gurus. What would be your opinion of the Sierra Gameking 180 grain boattail softpoint as to performance on elk? I am not familiar with Sierra and its reputation. This will be Federal Premium factory ammo. Thanks.
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#534889 - 12/20/07 09:40 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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What caliber is the rifle?
IE what speed will it be lauched?
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#534912 - 12/20/07 09:58 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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Sorry about that...300 Weatherby.
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#534964 - 12/20/07 10:55 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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They would likely do just fine, but if I were going on a big trip out west I would be shooting Nosler Partitions.
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#534978 - 12/20/07 11:01 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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TiminTN
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I would opt for a premium bullet out of that case.
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#535015 - 12/20/07 11:52 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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Agree with the above.
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#535316 - 12/20/07 04:42 PM
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If I'm going out West on an Elk hunt, I would would be shooting a premium bullet as long as it shot well in my gun. No sense in saving $ on one of the most important factor of a hunting trip.
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#535332 - 12/20/07 04:59 PM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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smstone22
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I would prefer a 180 Accubond.
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#535339 - 12/20/07 05:11 PM
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180 gr. federal premium trophy bonded bearclaws.
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#535695 - 12/20/07 09:19 PM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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cdw338
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I would be using 200 pertition with that gun. The samething I will use out of my 300 ultramag if I go back. I have a friend
that lives in Colorado and has the same gun and uses the Nosler
200 pertition out of his.
The 200's carry alot of energy. So you can reach out there and
touch them.
Edited by cdw338 (12/20/07 09:27 PM)
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#535723 - 12/20/07 09:38 PM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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TiminTN
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I`d say that would be a dang good choice.
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#535997 - 12/21/07 07:23 AM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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Kimberman
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168 gr Barnes TTSX.
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#536191 - 12/21/07 09:58 AM
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MsuFinProf
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Thanks guys. You have given me some very good options.
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#536933 - 12/21/07 08:54 PM
Re: Sierra Gameking 180 Gr. Boattail Softpoint ?????
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TB that same bullet 5-600 fps faster will act different,,I would hope and pray the 200 Partition would shoot 3/4 moa if not I would try the accubond,if that didnt work I would try the 220 Partition,,if that didnt work i would try the 190 Hornady.
the 210 Partition from a 338 Ultra has to be the ultimate elk round.
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