ORIGINAL: MarineStud
what is the farthest(sp?) you would should witha 30-06 while hunting for lets say elk or moose after lots of practice? would it be enough gun at lets say 300 to 400 yards.
For elk or moose I'm assuming you're gonna' be using a good 180gr. bullet. Sighted in
approx. 2-1/2" high at 100yds., holding a little high, you should be okay to 300yds. The '06 may have enough punch for longer shots, but, for me anyway, my max is 300yds. Too many variables come into play beyond that range. Bullet drop, wind drift, bullet expansion or lack thereof, etc., etc. Lot of rifles, even those shooting 1" groups at 100yds., just don't seem to hold that level of accuracy out to 300 and beyond (3-4" moa). However, with "lots of practice", 300yds is not too far. Just be sure the rifle/ammo combination is good for it.