1 of 8 .360 Buckhammer factory loads carry 1,500 ft·lb and expansion velocity for elk; the best reach 50 yd (Remington 160 gr Core-Lokt Copper HP). Ranked, with the drop chart for each.
| Load | gr | Max ethical yd | MV fps | 500 yd ft·lb | Shoulder shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington 160 gr Core-Lokt Copper HP | 160 | 50 | 2,275 | 310 | yes |
| Remington 180 gr Soft Point Core-Lokt | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,400 | 345 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Core-Lokt Tipped Lever Gun 180 gr | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,400 | 411 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 180 gr Power-Shok SP | 180 | wrong bullet | 2,375 | 342 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 200 gr Power-Shok SP | 200 | wrong bullet | 2,200 | 360 | behind the shoulder only |
| Federal 220 gr HammerDown Bonded SP | 220 | wrong bullet | 2,000 | 496 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington 200 gr Soft Point Core-Lokt | 200 | wrong bullet | 2,200 | 360 | behind the shoulder only |
| Remington Subsonic Rifle 250 gr Bonded Hollow Point | 250 | wrong bullet | 1,030 | 329 | behind the shoulder only |
1,500 ft·lb is the number most repeated (Guns & Ammo, Backfire); Hawks says 1,200, Boddington floats 2,000. Avoid quick-opening and match bullets. Legal: SD: ≥ .243 and 1,700 ft·lb at muzzle · CO: 1,000 ft·lb at 100 yd, ≥ 85 gr. Floor used: 1,500 ft·lb at impact plus the bullet's published expansion velocity. Orange = a target or varmint bullet (construction, not energy); red = never carries the energy. Sources: www.gunsandammo.com, www.chuckhawks.com, www.petersenshunting.com, regulations.justia.com.