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Originally posted by vash
in new mexico. a quality area. looks like only 99 of us drew out of 2000. is my 30.06 enough? i am thinking 180gr nosler partitions. my other rifle is a .257 weatherby, which i think is way too light. i get to go new rifle scope shopping. i need to replace my old weaver off of the .06 (model 70, not the pre 74). i guess leupold? kinda excited.
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.30-'06 is fine for elk, and you don't really need the partition Noslers, ballistic tips will work well. Elk aren't thick skinned animals, they're just fairly large compared to Whitetails. The ballistic tips have better retained energy out at 200+ yards, plus a flater trajectory. Leupold makes a very good scope, their LPS line is as good as it gets, 30mm tube and extraordinary glass.
Good hunting.