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Im still learning about monolithics, but havent read as much on them from pro hunting blogs, yet. Would you recommend this for elk in this caliber?
At, or under 300 yards, I would use them on elk within the same envelope as a non-magnum 6.5. Broadside, no extreme angles, avoid heavy bones beyond 150 yards or so. On antelope or deer, light em up how you see fit.
The thing to remember with monolithics is: (1) speed is your friend when it comes to expansion; (2) they don't shed weight like cup and cores, allowing for lighter weight; (3) they are long for their weight; (4) they are best at ranges under 400 yards because they have a harder time expanding when they get slow.
Don't worry about BC. Monolithics have crappy BCs since they are light with lots of bearing surface. For hunting out to 400 yards, who cares? You go lighter since the end result is more bullet than you'd have with a much heavier cup and core bullet. This also makes for a flat shooter. Zero once, hold on hair.