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Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:07 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I mean I would just use my .270, but if he's buying a new rifle why not get the long gun equivalent of The Judge™
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:08 am to DownSouthJukin
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Help me pick my caliber: .338 Win. Mag. .338 Rem. Ultra Mag. .340 Weatherby Mag.
Yeah - overkill for elk.
What about .300 RUM?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:09 am to DownSouthJukin
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Rifle weight is not really an issue, as long as it's at or under 8.5 lbs. with scope,
Going to be on horseback?
Another reason I'm going with the .300 is it's a bit lighter and not as long. I put in a lot of miles on foot and pushing through the trees and thick brush in Oregon takes its toll on me by the end of the day.
This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 11:11 am
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:24 am to LSUintheNW
.300 win mag.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:53 am to DownSouthJukin
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.338 Win. Mag.
Of those you listed.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:57 am to RogerTheShrubber
2 blade rage
Posted on 1/31/15 at 12:00 pm to DownSouthJukin
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As for the .300 WSM-I've never really bought into the WSM mags. In comparable barrels, their ballistics fall between the non-magnum calibers and the true magnum calibers
Shooting with hand loaded ammunition yes, but most people buy off the shelf ammo. With factory loads the 300WSM actually (only marginally) outperforms a 300 WinMag.
This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 1/31/15 at 12:10 pm to Ace Midnight
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Yeah - overkill for elk.
Probably but I've used mine for deer. If you're hunting in bear country it's nice to have.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:01 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:I doubt you find many folks that have shot many of the calibers you mentioned at an elk
I gave the 3 choices in the OP because my friend that is the PH recommended them. He said any of the 3 will do, but be prepared to shoot 300-350 yards for a good bull. I've heard the stories-.243's, .270's, .308's, 30-06, etc. kill elk every year. But I plan on buying a new (used) gun (or building one from a Mauser receiver I have), and am looking for suggestions from those that have shot the 3 calibers suggested, particularly in anger at a Wapiti.
But if that is the opinion you are looking for, good luck, as they say on Shark tank, I am out.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:02 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:I would invest in some new optics for my .280 and call it a day, but I don't desire to hunt dangerous game now or in the future.
I mean I would just use my .270
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:07 pm to tigerfoot
I'd use a .270, but a .338 win mag would be pretty cool to own and would definitely be better for elk killin
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:14 pm to nvcowboyfan
30-06 or .300 mag will get the job done
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:22 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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If you're hunting in bear country it's nice to have.
I'm still intrigued by the whole .300 RUM concept - I can see carrying a Power III to handle most anything in a crisis if you're in dangerous predator/game territory (and I'm not sure if it is a 1-shot solution for a brown bear, but aside from that) in the U.S, or moose, whatnot. Power II probably good for Elk and you can take whitetail and probably boar with Power I - which is the "aught 6" equivalent load.
Because of the limited platforms (I'm still boycotting Remington) - I've been reluctant to go much further, but I remain intrigued.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 1:43 pm to Ace Midnight
325 wsm
Just because
Just because
Posted on 1/31/15 at 5:32 pm to DownSouthJukin
7 mag
Posted on 1/31/15 at 6:18 pm to Ace Midnight
When I build a rifle it is most likely going to be chambered in 300 RUM.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 6:20 pm to DownSouthJukin
.300 win mag. 
Posted on 1/31/15 at 6:25 pm to Nascar Fan
Seriously thinking about ending the Remington boycott for a Sendero in that caliber
Posted on 1/31/15 at 6:28 pm to Judge Smails
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Seriously thinking about ending the Remington boycott for a Sendero in that caliber
Check out the CZ before
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