elk rifle
07-16-2006, 11:52 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 2,862
RE: elk rifle
I don't think you would go wrong with a 7-08 or a 308. My old man and my grandpa have killed plenty of elk with their 308s.
Just be sure to get a good set of glass on your rifle, I wouldn't want an optic failure during a hunt like your goin on!
Just be sure to get a good set of glass on your rifle, I wouldn't want an optic failure during a hunt like your goin on!
08-04-2006, 11:18 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: E. Washington State
Posts: 1,045
RE: elk rifle
From the info you've given I feel good recommending you go with the 7mm-08. Little flatter shooting than the 308 (also a good choice) and less recoil too. It'll take any elk without killing you. Good luck and make sure to share your pictures!
08-04-2006, 11:36 AM
#24
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: SE Wisc
Posts: 677
RE: elk rifle
never hunted elk but i do own a 7mm-08. I would say that would work just fine. That being said, i also have a 30.06 that i had a Pakmeyr recoil pad put on. It now has less felt recoil then my 7mm-08
08-04-2006, 11:39 AM
#25
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: The Republic of Texas
Posts: 12,039
RE: elk rifle
The gentleman said he can't take much recoil due to his back injuries. Obviouslywe don't "feel" recoil when taking a shot at game. We've all experienced that. But, the recoil still happens. The jolt of some of the heavier cartridges listed doesn't change just because we're shooting at game rather than at targets. Not knowing what his injuries are, it's entirely possible that the recoilmight cause further injury.
I'd go with the 7mm-08 in a heavier rifle with some sort of recoil dampener. The 6mm will work with the right bullet, limited range, and perfect shot placement. But, they don't always stand broadside at 50 yards...
I'd go with the 7mm-08 in a heavier rifle with some sort of recoil dampener. The 6mm will work with the right bullet, limited range, and perfect shot placement. But, they don't always stand broadside at 50 yards...
08-04-2006, 06:17 PM
#27
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 505
RE: elk rifle
Hello. Forget all the pleasing to shoot stuff. A 300 Win Mag with a 180gr Accubond is what you want for a once in a lifetime Elk hunt. If you have a X-canyon shot at 400 yards what would you want ....a rifle bullet that drops 11 inches at 400 yards when zeroed at 250 or one that drops 25 inches. My God, this is a no brainer. When you pull the trigger, you will not feel the recoil....trust me. The 300 Win Mag is the 5th best selling cartridge of all time for a reason......forget the 6mm, 7mm stuff.....go with the big dog......you aren'ttrying to kill a200 pound deer......These boys are triple that and need serious killing energy at moderate ranges.Regards, Rick.
08-04-2006, 08:06 PM
#29
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 781
RE: elk rifle
If you go with a 300, get the 300 WSM. Better accuracy due to short bullet. Shoots the same ballistically, and kicks less. I've shot a 300 mag and a 300wsm in the same type rifle and the short mag kicks considerably less. A hrad kicking rifle will kill your long range accuracy in the field. The 300 win mag don't kick too hard, but why take anymore recoil than oyu have to? People kill elk with 7mm mags and 30-06's everyday.
