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Old 07-22-2007, 03:06 PM
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What do u think would be the best kind of gun to use on an elk?





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Old 07-22-2007, 03:48 PM
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Go to the drop down window and pick your target.
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Old 07-22-2007, 06:38 PM
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Old 07-22-2007, 10:13 PM
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If I was to get an elk only gun, it would either be a 300 or 325 WSM. In an A-bolt. However, I would'nt hesitate using my 7mm WSM.
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Old 07-22-2007, 10:54 PM
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Any cartridge from 7mmremmag on up.
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Old 07-23-2007, 08:26 AM
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What do u think
My personal preference is the 338 win.
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Old 07-23-2007, 08:29 AM
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I think the .300 winchester magnum would be right up there on any list of great elk rifles.
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Old 07-23-2007, 03:59 PM
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I'm partial to my 7mm Rem Mag. But, if I was buying a specific gun just to use on elk, I would probably buy a 338 Win Mag.
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:04 AM
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I've shot 2 bulls with a .300 Win. Mag. One bull was shot @ 180 yards standing broadside, he went a grand total of 10 yards before he dropped. The second bull was shot @ 135 yards bedded, he never left. To say I'm happy with that gun is in understatement.
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Old 07-24-2007, 08:17 PM
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