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Originally Posted by bigtim6656
(Post 3524722)
good advice :devil: LOl
when the time comes for the elf hunt buy a 300 wm or something in that area. |
In your original post you mentioned money was an issue for getting out on an elk hunt so I would go with a 30-06. A 3006 will reliably kill elk to 500 yards at 7,000+ ft elevation with the right ammo.
06 ammo is 35% less in cost than the magnums and that gets you more trigger time to develop shooting skills which is more important than outright power 99% of the time. More different ammo is available than any other big game cartridge so will have tons of choices so your chance of finding a load that shoot well in your rifle are increased also. |
Originally Posted by Gun Guy
(Post 3525255)
Less mention of a specific projectile,zero,means of range determination,optics employed and a host of other pertinent factors,I do find it curious that you cite 500yds and an elevation in conjunction.
More poor ammo is available in '06,than any other. |
Originally Posted by Gun Guy
(Post 3525295)
I find it curious,that you infer load particulars,range particulars,optic particulars and all particulars as "babble".
Curiously enough,the astute would take issue with same and note that you are rather hesitant to quantify any of your very misguided statements,with anything in either the literal or figurative sense. Just what are YOUR 500yd and 7000' parameters,as applied to Elk in general and the '06 in particular? edit: :busted: bugger, they got him |
Money is always a issue but to a less degree that i ant going to let it keep me from getting the right rifle. Sure i ant going to go out and buy a 2k bolt action hunting rifle but i can see 500 to 700 or so for the gun then another 2 or maybe 300 for the scope. I would like a great shooting gun that will do me good for both for 1k is doable
Originally Posted by Scott Gags
(Post 3525248)
In your original post you mentioned money was an issue for getting out on an elk hunt so I would go with a 30-06. A 3006 will reliably kill elk to 500 yards at 7,000+ ft elevation with the right ammo.
06 ammo is 35% less in cost than the magnums and that gets you more trigger time to develop shooting skills which is more important than outright power 99% of the time. More different ammo is available than any other big game cartridge so will have tons of choices so your chance of finding a load that shoot well in your rifle are increased also. |
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