elk gun/scope advice?
11-17-2011, 09:00 AM
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Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: 30 miles from park city UT on 1,500 acres.
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elk gun/scope advice?
I want to get myself a elk rifle in the near future and just wanted to see if you guys have any recomendations? I want a durable, accurate rifle that is light but can pack a big enough punch to bring a elk to it's knees (mountain rifle). Also what scope would you reccomend for average to long range shooting? I also would like the scope to be durable, light, and accurate. Any advice is greatly appreciated, Thanks. 
11-17-2011, 09:49 AM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 6,575
.300 WSM in Sako A7 Tecomate
.30-06
.300 Win.Mag.
The new Leupold VX6 2-12x42 has my attention! low power for dangerous up close shots, 12x for long range, I have a 4.5-14x scopes which is nice, but 4.5x is a bit high for dangerous game up close IMO.
.30-06
.300 Win.Mag.
The new Leupold VX6 2-12x42 has my attention! low power for dangerous up close shots, 12x for long range, I have a 4.5-14x scopes which is nice, but 4.5x is a bit high for dangerous game up close IMO.
11-17-2011, 10:04 AM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Colorado
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A 30-06 has been killing elk since 1910. Use a good 180gr bullet like a Nosler or Barnes, and enjoy the meat.
Then load 150gr bullet, and you have a good deer rifle.
A good rifle is the Tikka T3. Super accurate, and not that expensive.
Then load 150gr bullet, and you have a good deer rifle.
A good rifle is the Tikka T3. Super accurate, and not that expensive.
11-17-2011, 12:40 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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Rifles
7MM rem mag or .300 win mag
TC Venture weather shield composite, Sako A7 stainless or Browning X-bolt stainless stalker
Good light mountain rifles IMO, without going custom
Scope
+/- 3X for up close shots and +/- 16X for those long shots
+/- 44MM objective for best "balance" in low light conditions
7MM rem mag or .300 win mag
TC Venture weather shield composite, Sako A7 stainless or Browning X-bolt stainless stalker
Good light mountain rifles IMO, without going custom
Scope
+/- 3X for up close shots and +/- 16X for those long shots
+/- 44MM objective for best "balance" in low light conditions
Last edited by Sheridan; 11-17-2011 at 08:03 PM.
11-17-2011, 05:12 PM
#7
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: 30 miles from park city UT on 1,500 acres.
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I had never heard of the Tikka T3 rifle before so I did some research on it and was very impressed, thanks for the recommendation.
