Money is always a issue but to a less degree that i ant going to let it keep me from getting the right rifle. Sure i ant going to go out and buy a 2k bolt action hunting rifle but i can see 500 to 700 or so for the gun then another 2 or maybe 300 for the scope. I would like a great shooting gun that will do me good for both for 1k is doable
Originally Posted by
Scott Gags
In your original post you mentioned money was an issue for getting out on an elk hunt so I would go with a 30-06. A 3006 will reliably kill elk to 500 yards at 7,000+ ft elevation with the right ammo.
06 ammo is 35% less in cost than the magnums and that gets you more trigger time to develop shooting skills which is more important than outright power 99% of the time.
More different ammo is available than any other big game cartridge so will have tons of choices so your chance of finding a load that shoot well in your rifle are increased also.