Hornady FPB for elk

camping1601 · May 24, 2016

Complete ML newbi here with the first of many question to come. With the Hornady fpb should I use the 300 or 350 with BH 209. I've seen the threads where you have to pre fit them to your gun also. This is for elk in CO.

Thanks.

sabotloader · May 24, 2016

camping1601 said:
Complete ML newbi here with the first of many question to come. With the Hornady fpb should I use the 300 or 350 with BH 209. I've seen the threads where you have to pre fit them to your gun also. This is for elk in CO.

Thanks.

I think I would use the 350 just because it is a lead/copper bullet. I am not sure if you have to worry about shooting a big bull - but if that is on the table I would certainly go with the 350. The 300 is not all that bad either but bullet placement might be a little more critical.

Pre-fitting the FPB is a very good step!

ole hunter · May 25, 2016

These load easier than the FPB do and work very good ...
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/...ts-no-sabot-required-.50-cal-300-grain-qty-15

If You stay with the FPB ,file the base's a little and get rid of the press fit seam ,It makes the FPB load easier ,,

dotman · May 26, 2016

Or just size them properly, stick them tip down the barrel and push down and out through the breach.

camping1601 · May 26, 2016

You guys have any thoughts on bullet weight?

cowboy300 · May 26, 2016

I have shot the 350gr and my wife shoots the 300gr. Elk and bear cant tell the difference. You can get a little more velocity and a little flatter trajectory out of the 300gr. My wife got end to end penetration on a 400lb bear with the 300gr FPB and a mild 80gr load of 777. She shot it facing her at 15yds and it dropped at the shot.

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