Which of the these two bullets should I use for elk from my SRH 44 magnum and 2400 powder, either the 240gr XTP or the Nosler 300gr hollow point? These are the only bullets I have to choose from.

I am of the philosophy 'the heavier the game, the heavier the bullet' and I just got me some 300 XTP's for my 45 Colt to develop a load for a similar purpose. I've not used those Noslers, but have heard good things about them.

Out of the two, I would use the 300 gr Nosler. A 300 gr XTP would be a better choice due to better construction, but if the Nosler is what you have..it will work too.

300 grains

Ditto

300 gr is the way to go!

x2, Hornady all the way.

i would use the 240 xtp. our bear guide who guides elk year round uses 180 gr xtp's. i will always use expandables on elk, imho you may get an elk waaaaay down in a gulley or run a ways with the hardcast. theyll both kill it if ya put it in the right spot.

Used the hornady 240 xtp to take a deer out of my 12" t/c in 44 mag. Did not have good bullet expansion. I would try the nosler.

Thanks guys, I think I'll try the noslers.

Well I loaded up some 300gr Nosler HP and they shoot quite well. I was shooting a 3" group at 44 yards from a rest with peep sight rear and fiber optic front sight, ballistics with 2400 powder are AVG/FPS 1477 of 10 shots, Error/Standard Deviation 32/10 Hi/fps 1493 and Low/fps 1461. I want to do some more testing but I think this may be the load I use this year.

I think you may have a winner there. Looking forward to the pics of dead critters.

Sounds like you have a good load worked up. I always like to test any new bullet before I use it on game. I like using milk jugs with 1" of catalogs and a small sheet of particle board after the 1st and 3rd jug. The catalogs and particle help simulate bone and tissue (in my way of thinking anyways).

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