280 elk clean kill???
10-18-2005, 11:44 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Moccasin, Montana
Posts: 1,835
RE: 280 elk clean kill???
Mr. Z
The 280 rem is a good elk round,I recomend alot of them to first time elk hunters(that and the good ol'e 30-06)with the 160 gr bullet the 280 is a trure 300 yd+ rifle.
The 280 is where i start my list for elk guns.
BBJ
The 280 rem is a good elk round,I recomend alot of them to first time elk hunters(that and the good ol'e 30-06)with the 160 gr bullet the 280 is a trure 300 yd+ rifle.
The 280 is where i start my list for elk guns.
BBJ
10-18-2005, 12:35 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Montana USA
Posts: 40
RE: 280 elk clean kill???
I have a 280 and love it, I rarely use it for elk hunting, I mostly archery elk hunt. I have shot a bunch of deer and two elk with it. I shoot 160 grain bullets and it has worked flawlessly.I didn't get an elk with my bow this year so the 280 will get another chance at elk on Sunday.
I shot this elk at 375 yards with 160 grain Grand Slams.
I shot this elk at 375 yards with 160 grain Grand Slams.
10-18-2005, 03:06 PM
#6
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: 280 elk clean kill???
WHAT???????????????????
You mean to tell me that bull was killed with a cartridge smaller than a 300 Win mag?????????
It's not possible I tell you. Simply not possible.
I thought that elk these days required a magnum otherwise the bullets would just bounce right off their hide and the elk would run up the mountain laughing at the poor hunter that even attempted killing it with a 'pea shooter'.
Super fine elk there REG.
You mean to tell me that bull was killed with a cartridge smaller than a 300 Win mag?????????
It's not possible I tell you. Simply not possible.
I thought that elk these days required a magnum otherwise the bullets would just bounce right off their hide and the elk would run up the mountain laughing at the poor hunter that even attempted killing it with a 'pea shooter'.
Super fine elk there REG.
10-18-2005, 04:34 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Leesburg Fl
Posts: 3,245
RE: 280 elk clean kill???
ORIGINAL: bigbulls
WHAT???????????????????
You mean to tell me that bull was killed with a cartridge smaller than a 300 Win mag?????????
It's not possible I tell you. Simply not possible.
I thought that elk these days required a magnum otherwise the bullets would just bounce right off their hide and the elk would run up the mountain laughing at the poor hunter that even attempted killing it with a 'pea shooter'.
Super fine elk there REG.
WHAT???????????????????
You mean to tell me that bull was killed with a cartridge smaller than a 300 Win mag?????????
It's not possible I tell you. Simply not possible.
I thought that elk these days required a magnum otherwise the bullets would just bounce right off their hide and the elk would run up the mountain laughing at the poor hunter that even attempted killing it with a 'pea shooter'.
Super fine elk there REG.
10-18-2005, 08:28 PM
#10
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
Posts: 11,474
RE: 280 elk clean kill???
I hate to say it and face the wrath of the cannon crowd, but yes the 280 is a heck of an elk round. My hunting buddy just bagged a big bull with his Browning A-Bolt in 280. One shot. I am sure he will stay dead too. Its been a week now.
He has a Shepard scope on his.
I am also sorry about your loss. I lost a younger sister and its a tough deal.
He has a Shepard scope on his.I am also sorry about your loss. I lost a younger sister and its a tough deal.