glob3006

EKM, I think some of us Elk hunters are still watching the threads. But the forum does seem to get a little monotonous for regular visitsand has been more politicaly directed than hunting directed IMO.
This is my first post in awhile.

Put me down for a .300 wsm........Surprised there aren't more???

Still love my '06 and my .50 cal Hawken

ELKampMaster

Glob3006,
Thanks for taking the time to participate....
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What is your current favorite elk cartridge that you personally have actually used to take elk?

5 - 270 Winchester
7 - 30-06 Springfield
1 - 270 Winchester Short Magnum
7 - 7mm Remington Magnum
1 - 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 300 Winchester Short Magnum
3 - 300 Winchester Magnum
1 - 300 Weatherby Magnum
2 - 300 Remington Ultra Magnum
2 - 30-378 WeatherbyMagnum
4 -338 Winchester Magnum
2 - 338 Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 340 Weatherby Magnum
1 - 358 Norma Magnum
2 - 375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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bob roberts

30-06 w/180gr partitions

ELKampMaster

What is your current favorite elk cartridge that you personally have actually used to take elk?

5 - 270 Winchester
8 - 30-06 Springfield
1 - 270 Winchester Short Magnum
7 - 7mm Remington Magnum
1 - 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 300 Winchester Short Magnum
3 - 300 Winchester Magnum
1 - 300 Weatherby Magnum
2 - 300 Remington Ultra Magnum
2 - 30-378 WeatherbyMagnum
4 -338 Winchester Magnum
2 - 338 Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 340 Weatherby Magnum
1 - 358 Norma Magnum
2 - 375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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Rebel Hog

5 - 270 Winchester
8 - 30-06 Springfield
EKM, looks like the 06 case is on top!

ELKampMaster

Cases? That's getting kinda weak. Even playing a "casing game" the 30-06 family is in second place.
The "belted magnum" familythat was derived from the original 1912 375 H&H caseincludes: 300 & 338 WinMags, 300 & 340Weatherby Mags, and 7mmRemMags totalling to 17 vs. 13 for the '06 family (that said --- casings really don't matter, performance does). In any case (no pun intended) IMOthe "performance" on the "elk end"of things is "x" weight of bullet with "y" frontal areaflying at"z" velocity (bullet construction being a seperate foray).... last I heard the casing stays behind with the rifle.

No mistake though, the 30-06 is a grand old cartridge. Thereis a reason the 30-06 is our elk camp minimum --- It's big enough to convincingly do the job and anyone can find one to borrow if they don't already own one.

However, IMHO, it is the magnums that appear dominant in this "Elk Cartridge Preference Poll," even inspite of their "minority status" in the overall rifle population. Bigger jobs = bigger tools; they're just made for each other. Most elk hunters findmagnums to be very useful tools thataren't the "boogie man" thatso manydetractors try to "myth"themto be.

IMHO, if one wants to be a versatile hunter, ranging over wide geographic areas and varying topographyfor a large cross section of game, then thefirst 3 long guns should be a 22LR, a 12 gauge, and a 30-06! [... and then add from there]
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What is your current favorite elk cartridge that you personally have actually used to take elk?

5 - 270 Winchester
8 - 30-06 Springfield
1 - 270 Winchester Short Magnum
7 - 7mm Remington Magnum
1 - 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 300 Winchester Short Magnum
3 - 300 Winchester Magnum
1 - 300 Weatherby Magnum
2 - 300 Remington Ultra Magnum
2 - 30-378 WeatherbyMagnum
4 -338 Winchester Magnum
2 - 338 Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 340 Weatherby Magnum
1 - 358 Norma Magnum
2 - 375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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Rebel Hog

EKM, do archers have magnum arrows or do they really know how to call them in closer than we magnum shooters?

TerryM

Yes archers are the same as rifle hunters in some ways. Heavy game = heavy arrows. And don't forget that archery seasons tend to be during the peak of the rut usually which makes it easier to call in moose and I'm sure elk also. I have had moose literally come trotting in during the rut.

ELKampMaster

What an excellent(friggen) concept! Although I'm sure the archery community has folks out thereinsisting "blow gun" darts will do just fine.

BTW, by lack of mention, I assume the case thing is put to bed.
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What is your current favorite elk cartridge that you personally have actually used to take elk?

5 - 270 Winchester
8 - 30-06 Springfield
1 - 270 Winchester Short Magnum
7 - 7mm Remington Magnum
1 - 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 300 Winchester Short Magnum
3 - 300 Winchester Magnum
1 - 300 Weatherby Magnum
2 - 300 Remington Ultra Magnum
2 - 30-378 WeatherbyMagnum
4 -338 Winchester Magnum
2 - 338 Remington Ultra Magnum
1 - 340 Weatherby Magnum
1 - 358 Norma Magnum
2 - 375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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ColoradoElk

Hi EKM:

You can put me down for the .416 Rem. Although this is my favorite elk cartridge, it dawned on me last year during a blizzard,six miles in, that a walnut/blued rifle may not be the best choice for a backpack hunt. Iprocured a stainless/synthetic in .350 Rem for the task next year.

Glad to see you back Glob.

CE