Re: Elk bullet opinions
Elk are a LOT tougher than whitetails, please use a good hunting bullet. Many people shoot match bullets and get away with it, but there are plenty of tough bullets that shoot great and will give you the confidence that you bullet won't be the weak link. The TSX sounds good the swift is great, and Nosler has some great offerings.
Elk have big tough bones, that depending on the angle can test your bullets. Tracking wounded elk sucks, I hope you never have to experience it.
People say just take careful shots, but sometimes you cant get the perfect broadside shot, and a premium hunting bullet will give you the ability to break both shoulders on an elk. I really doubt the Berger will be tough enough to do it. Im sure others have killed many more Elk than I, but I have seen elk soak up a lot of damage, so much more than even mule deer can take.
I don't believe that good bullets will kill on bad shots, they just expand the window of what acceptable shots are. (quartering, partially visible animals...)