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IOWAWHITETAILS
Looking Too Hunt Big Game In The Future! Elk Will Be My Next Hunt! Im Undecided on Which Brand Rifle Too Purchase and Up In The Air On Which Caliber!
I Want A Flat Shooting Cartridge With Good Knock Down Out Too 500 yds.
I Got About $1,000 bucks too spend on one want something nice and accurate!
Let me know what you have and what u think mite be a good cartridge/gun for me!
Also any Links On Ballistics Would Be benefical too!
Thanks in advance IOWAWHITETAILS
Wow, an Iowa guy wanting a rifle. Never thought I'd hear that. lol.
There are quite a few calibers that will do the job for you. I like the 30/06. Others, as you've seen, prefer a magnum. They do shoot a little flatter. .300 WM, .300 RUM, .325... the list can go on. I'd also look at the .338 Federal. But, if you do choose the .270 Winchester. Better get a good blood tracking dog.
As for rifles. You should go to a shop, and handle a few. See which one fits you better. Thats really all that matters.
Personally, I don't think $1,000 is enough. But, you might be able to find a nice used rig.
Good luck on the Elk hunt!