Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
7mm SAUM vs 300 WSM for Elk/western hunting?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="dougduey" data-source="post: 1808168" data-attributes="member: 33159"><p>My dedicated elk rifle is a 300 WSM. I've killed most of my elk with a 180 gr Accubond and it performed flawlessly. I changed over to the 200 gr ELDX when they first came out. I've got it running 2952 fps, and it's the Hammer of Thor on elk. The NM bull I shot with it looked like he got hit by lightning. I've read many accounts of people having performance issues with the 6.5 143 gr ELDX, but not for the 30 cal 200 & 178 gr bullets. That being said, I've switched all of my cartridges over to Hamner Bullets. Absolutely devastating on game and very accurate bullets. </p><p>I'm from the camp that believes you should use a 30 cal or larger for elk. Most people on this site know of and respect Jeff Brozovich, and he has gone into detail on this subject (in a few threads) and his belief that 30 cal or larger is just better. Not saying you can't get it done with a 7mm or a 6.5 mm. Bullet selection and bullet placement trump everything. But, animals move, wind blows, etc and your now perfect shot isn't perfect. You get a little more room for error with the larger caliber. And mind you, I have a 6.5-284 Norma and a 7 STW that I love. Plus, I've just built a lightweight 280 AI. They just aren't my first choice for elk. I'm supremely confident in the 300 WSM getting the job done. Plus, it's light and a joy to carry up and down the mountains chasing elk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougduey, post: 1808168, member: 33159"] My dedicated elk rifle is a 300 WSM. I’ve killed most of my elk with a 180 gr Accubond and it performed flawlessly. I changed over to the 200 gr ELDX when they first came out. I’ve got it running 2952 fps, and it’s the Hammer of Thor on elk. The NM bull I shot with it looked like he got hit by lightning. I’ve read many accounts of people having performance issues with the 6.5 143 gr ELDX, but not for the 30 cal 200 & 178 gr bullets. That being said, I’ve switched all of my cartridges over to Hamner Bullets. Absolutely devastating on game and very accurate bullets. I’m from the camp that believes you should use a 30 cal or larger for elk. Most people on this site know of and respect Jeff Brozovich, and he has gone into detail on this subject (in a few threads) and his belief that 30 cal or larger is just better. Not saying you can’t get it done with a 7mm or a 6.5 mm. Bullet selection and bullet placement trump everything. But, animals move, wind blows, etc and your now perfect shot isn’t perfect. You get a little more room for error with the larger caliber. And mind you, I have a 6.5-284 Norma and a 7 STW that I love. Plus, I’ve just built a lightweight 280 AI. They just aren’t my first choice for elk. I’m supremely confident in the 300 WSM getting the job done. Plus, it’s light and a joy to carry up and down the mountains chasing elk. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
7mm SAUM vs 300 WSM for Elk/western hunting?
Top