Elk gun
06-23-2010, 10:27 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
I've been selected for an Elk hunt in Michigan for this year. Actually in about two months. I feel very fortunate as I know guys that have been trying for 30+ years and haven't been selected.
While I'm happy that I was selected, the fact that it's a once in a lifetime hunt, means that I've had to sign up with a guide, which is basically going to put me right in front of an animal. Kind of cheapens the thing.
Anyhow, I plan on taking my .30-06 shooting a handloaded Nosler Accubond. I have zero worry that this won't put an Elk down in an awful hurry. No super boomers necessary.
Tom
While I'm happy that I was selected, the fact that it's a once in a lifetime hunt, means that I've had to sign up with a guide, which is basically going to put me right in front of an animal. Kind of cheapens the thing.
Anyhow, I plan on taking my .30-06 shooting a handloaded Nosler Accubond. I have zero worry that this won't put an Elk down in an awful hurry. No super boomers necessary.
Tom
06-23-2010, 01:24 PM
#25
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
Give your guide part of his tip when you first meet him and thank him for his time and effort he has put in prior to your arrival.
Let him know what kind of experience you hope to take away from this hunt.
I think he will appreciate your willingness to work for your game.
Take full advantage of the entire experience !!!
Let him know what kind of experience you hope to take away from this hunt.
I think he will appreciate your willingness to work for your game.
Take full advantage of the entire experience !!!
06-24-2010, 06:45 PM
#26
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 604
I chose an 06. I like 30 cal especially on elk sized game. 06 ammo is priced the same as 243, 308, 270 etc but it is a more powerful round.
I can tolerate the recoil even at the bench yet it delivers enough energy to anchor an elk out to 500 yards with the right bullet, which is probably farther as I have any business shooting any way.
Not to mention ammo is readily available etc.
I can tolerate the recoil even at the bench yet it delivers enough energy to anchor an elk out to 500 yards with the right bullet, which is probably farther as I have any business shooting any way.
Not to mention ammo is readily available etc.
06-25-2010, 07:46 AM
#29
Spike
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 21
sorry to invade the thread with a noob question but i see a few of you suggesting "heavy for caliber" rounds. why? heavy=slower=more knock down power? does penetration factor in or is it a non issue with any caliber you would be shooting at an elk with anyway? thanks
06-25-2010, 09:13 AM
#30
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,329
Generally speaking penetration is a non issue on soft skin game. Other than highly frangible bullet when the hit game at short distance I've never had a bullet not pass through.
Yes heavier bullet have much more energy. They also have higher BC's and buck the wind better so less drift.
Tom
Yes heavier bullet have much more energy. They also have higher BC's and buck the wind better so less drift.
Tom
