.30-06 ammo for Elk?

[FatBuck]

I was drawn for an Antlerless Elk this year. This is my first Elk hunt.

Last year I used a Hornady 30-06 SPRG 165 GR INTERBOND on a Moose without any issues. :D

I like this round, my rifle seems to like it as well.

Is it enough to take down an Elk?

I don't plan on taking any shots farther than 250 yards.

Ballistics:
https://www.hornady.com/shop/?page=ballistics/popup&product_sku=81159

Hornady
.30-06 Sprg.
165 gr. IB
81159

Velocity / Energy
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Muzzle 2800 fps, 2872 ft-lbs
100 yd 2597 fps, 2470 ft-lbs
200 yd 2403 fps, 2115 ft-lbs
300 yd 2217 fps, 1800 ft-lbs
400 yd 2039 fps, 1523 ft-lbs
500 yd 1870 fps, 1281 ft-lbs

Trajectory
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Muzzle -1.50 inches
100 yd +1.80 inches
200 yd 0.00 inches
300 yd -7.90 inches
400 yd -22.80 inches
500 yd -46.20 inches

[hunt_and_fish]

165 is a great round for 30.06. I wouldn't have any hesitation using it on an elk.

[theduke]

i use 180gr federal accubond tiped for everthing in my 30-06 and my gun loves it, but if u had no issues taking a moose with 165 stay with it

[gramps73]

I would not change a thing if you and your rifle like it use it..
G

[gitrdun]

The Hornady Interbond is grossly under rated. Although inexpensive, it is a fine bullet. I've had very good success with it in a variety of calibers. 165gr outta your '06.....go for it.

[Homesteader]

As stated if it tipped your swamp donkey over, it'll put the lights out on any cow elk. Just put it in the boiler room, and make sure your knife is sharp.

[Bassett]

We reload our ammo and use 30-06, 165gr bullet it a great round and will take down an elk. If you can place your shot its going down!

Dad took his first bull elk last year with one shot 165gr bullet went mabey 30 yards.