07 June 2008, 20:56
Warriorquote:
I prefer to shoot elk through the shoulders to get them on the ground quickly, and Hornady's aren't always up to this task. If the jacket splits past the cannelure, the Inter-Loct band can't be counted upon to retain the core and the bullet will often come apart. Hornady is hardly the last work in elk bullets, and I simply don't use them any more for elk hunting, as I consider them rather unpredictable.
Great elk bullets begin with the Nosler Partition, and include the Winchester Fail-Safe, Trophy Bonded, Swift A-Frame, and some of the other super-premiums.

The same goes for our larger game like kudu & eland.
Warrior
07 June 2008, 22:01
BoxheadIt is and has always been difficult for me to take the time off (from the family, work, etc.) to hunt so when I do get in the bush I only use "premium" bullets, those being Partition's and X's. I have never had a problem with bullet performance.
08 June 2008, 07:40
Sagebrush BurnsI've killed elk using Hornady interlock bullets in 30-06 (190 BTSP) and 35 Whelen improved (250SP). Both were very effective. All told I've done more hunting with Hornady bullets than any other (243, 25-06, 270, 30-06, 35 Whelen AI).