ok, what do I need for a decent priced long range elk gun?

[RockyMtnMT]

Sixgun,

This post is three yrs old, I am guessing that lovdasnow has already got his new rifle.

Steve

[ol mike]

I keep seeing these antique threads pulled out ? at least someone is using the search feature.

[roninflag]

Remington sendero 900-1000. you pick the caliber. if you can't get a leupold . get a bushnell elite 6-24. 400 to 450 $

[Chopaka81]

Ditto what most everyone else is telling you regarding a Rem M700 in a RUM. One friend is shooting FED 215M w/ 104g of US869 behind the 240SMK. 2993 ave. MV out of his factory M700LSS in 300RUM. That makes a rather serious statement for LR Elk hunting.
My brother has the same rifle, he settled on 96g of RL-25 with a Nosler 180g AB at 3300fps. He was able to push to 3450, but the recoil was brutle.
Basically what I am hearing, is that a muzzle brake would be just as important as having the rifle piller bedded and having a trigger job done.
I myself have just began a build with Benchmark, they are going to put a 30" fluted 30 cal tube on it chambered in 300RUM. The action will be blue printed and they are going to put a pinned percision ground 1/4 lug on it. I ordered a directional (sideways venting) muzzle brake too.
I'm dreaming of duplicating that 240gr Sierra Matchking load.

[roninflag]

i would get a 300 win mag because is is so easy to load for and lapua brass is available. in a remington sendero. look at the bushnell 4200 or 6500 if you can't get something more. adjust the trigger. and if at all possible get a brake.