MagnumManiac's powder choices are correct. This is my selection order, 1st: Retumbo, 2nd: N570, 3rd: H1000. I have US 869 haven't used it however, I've heard it's temp sensitive and dirty. Good luck, Start slow.
Hard to beat the 7stw. Shooting 180 bergers. Still better than the steeper shoulder 28 Nosler. Ballistic twins they say. If you can tune the Nosler properly. Can we stop trying to reinvent the wheel.
I don't believe anyone said the STW was better. Just try to learn what? I'm well aware of their identical performance. The 28 nosler wasn't even a idea when I re- barreled my action so. How ever since brass is beginning to be more rare. I'd probably chamber in 28 nosler or a PRC.
If you have a 1-9" twist rate or faster. A 1-8" would be better for heavier longer pills. However I have had good groups with 168gr VLD's but the 180s are my preference.
We are planning on starting our hunt north of Vernal on the border of Diamond. I have never hunted in Utah even after applying for more than 18 years. This is my daughter's first big game hunt. I want to make it a great one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm no novice Elk hunter and I...