Elk Rifle suggestions/Questions
07-26-2008, 09:50 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Posts: 120
RE: Range
If you are stuck in the .3 range and were looking at it for elk only I would pick the 300 win mag. If you have other hunts planned for antelope, deer, ect.... I would get the 30-06.
I personally have used a 270, 308, and now use a 7MM WSM and have absolutely fell in love with the WSM lineup. Getting it to shoot right with loads was a challenge but now that I have it dialed in I wouldn't trade it for anything.
I personally have used a 270, 308, and now use a 7MM WSM and have absolutely fell in love with the WSM lineup. Getting it to shoot right with loads was a challenge but now that I have it dialed in I wouldn't trade it for anything.
07-27-2008, 08:05 AM
#16
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 14
RE: Range
5- 300WinMag
5 - 30-06
0 - 300 WSM
My bet is he'll get the 300 WSM.
5 - 30-06
0 - 300 WSM
My bet is he'll get the 300 WSM.
For the record, I do thank all of you for your replies and I didn't take them lightly. It's just that my local gun shop gave me a really good deal on the one they had. Everyone has said it's a good choice but just not THE choice for them. I would have acutally rather gone with an 06 if for no other reason, the price of ammo. Thanks again and I'll keep everyone posted on how it shoots once I pick it up. The shop is mounting the scope, Leupold VXII 4x12, and then bore sighting it for me. Should be ready on Tuesday!!!! Can't wait. Maybe I'll even post a pic of it!
07-27-2008, 08:10 AM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Iowa
Posts: 674
RE: Range
300WinMag
Would be my choice and I just bowhunt Elk. Consider this when you hunt elk hunt with bow do you turn your draw wieght down or do you shoot the max that you can handle and still make good shots ? 40lbs will kill an elk I shoot 72lbs. Why shoot less ?
Would be my choice and I just bowhunt Elk. Consider this when you hunt elk hunt with bow do you turn your draw wieght down or do you shoot the max that you can handle and still make good shots ? 40lbs will kill an elk I shoot 72lbs. Why shoot less ?
. Mine would be the 30-06 or 300 WM. Flip a coin.