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Old 08-03-2009, 11:59 AM
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firewalker3373
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Originally Posted by skb2706
Been hunting elk for a long time, seen hundreds shot, shot a bunch myself, most were less than 100 yds. Far fewer are shot at long distance than the internet would have you believe. Longest shot on an elk for me 240 yds., shortest 15 yds....maybe. Most 75-80 yd.
TY both for the info. So this marlin express sounds like a good option to you then? is 200 grains big enough? that is the only choice for this gun right now.
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