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Old 08-03-2009, 09:53 AM   #1
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Default 200 grains @ 2400 good Elk gun?

stats i pulled off net for Marlin express. does this sound like a good elk/ mulie cartrige?
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Old 08-03-2009, 10:19 AM   #2
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WHAT CALIBER. from what you said,for elk yes at about 100-150 yards.For mulies,i would use a 270,7mm mag,a flat shootin cartridge,cause you might have to make a long shot,it would be good at 100-150 yards to.
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Old 08-03-2009, 12:14 PM   #3
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Old 08-03-2009, 05:45 PM   #4
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Yes, the 338 marlin express will make a great elk rifle.

Hornady lists their ammo at over 2500 fps at the muzzle but even at 2400 fps it will make a fine elk rifle.

Provided you can get it there accurately it will do just fine on a 300 yard poke at an elk.
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Yes, the 338 marlin express will make a great elk rifle.

Hornady lists their ammo at over 2500 fps at the muzzle but even at 2400 fps it will make a fine elk rifle.

Provided you can get it there accurately it will do just fine on a 300 yard poke at an elk.
I agree with this statement.
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