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Title: Best Conical for Elk
Post by: zwickeyman on October 09, 2022, 05:23:06 PM

Since I just move to Idaho I need to get rid of my Harvestor 300 grainers and use an all lead Conical. Any suggestions would be very helpful

Thanks, Dave

Title: Re: Best Conical for Elk
Post by: HooknoseHunter on October 09, 2022, 06:37:57 PM

440 grain Parker Hydracon. I promise you won’t be disappointed. They are extremely accurate and penetrate DEEP. Also, they are made in Idaho.

https://parkerproductionsinc.com/collections/hydra-con/products/50-cal-440-gr-hydra-con

Title: Re: Best Conical for Elk
Post by: zwickeyman on October 09, 2022, 07:34:08 PM

Thanks I'll check them out

Title: Re: Best Conical for Elk
Post by: Sabotloader on October 11, 2022, 07:09:57 PM

Quote from: zwickeyman on October 09, 2022, 07:34:08 PM

Thanks I'll check them out

I have found the Bull Shop .503x400 LGP has worked very effectively for me and several friends'

(https://i.postimg.cc/5tQF6SYr/Bull-Shop-Bullets.jpg)

Dan's web site is somewhat difficult to navigate - if you have any problems let me know.

This LGP was recovered from an elk shot at 180 yards

(https://i.postimg.cc/Df13840q/Bullshop-503x400-LGP.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/d0YsWhdV/Nesbit-Bull.jpg)

We are shooting this with 90 grains of T7 and using a MMP 50 cal. Ballistic sub-bridge as a wad.

https://mmpsabots.com/store/50-cal-bbsb-ballistic-bridge-sub-base50-pcs/

And yes these are legal in Idaho because they are not attached to the bullet.

Title: Re: Best Conical for Elk
Post by: Harleysboss on October 12, 2022, 01:54:28 PM

I will give a plug for Bullshop’s lead conical. I’ve used them in a 50 cal white muzzleloader and also in a 54 cal TC Renegade. Wool wad and sub base. Have shot 1 cow and one 5x5 rag horn bull. Bullets preformed awesome.