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<blockquote data-quote="ridgewalker" data-source="post: 2465556" data-attributes="member: 55998"><p>JMO&E, but 30 caliber is my preference. 17 elk in about 40 years (mostly meat cows). A good premium bullet is needed. I've used 165-200 grains. I keep shooting until they are down and still ready for a bit after that. I've used 30-06 and 300 WM in Remington 700, 78, 7600, Winchester 70s (both CR and PF), and Tikka Lite. </p><p>You are 100% correct in wanting a light weight rifle if you hunt the Rocky Mountains! You can walk for days up and down until the opportunity comes. Personally I think a Kimber Montana in 30-06 with a Leupold VX5 2-10x with illuminated reticle would make an excellent mountain rifle. Not too light.</p><p>Best of luck in pursuing your ultimate Rocky Mountain big game rifle/cartridge!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ridgewalker, post: 2465556, member: 55998"] JMO&E, but 30 caliber is my preference. 17 elk in about 40 years (mostly meat cows). A good premium bullet is needed. I’ve used 165-200 grains. I keep shooting until they are down and still ready for a bit after that. I’ve used 30-06 and 300 WM in Remington 700, 78, 7600, Winchester 70s (both CR and PF), and Tikka Lite. You are 100% correct in wanting a light weight rifle if you hunt the Rocky Mountains! You can walk for days up and down until the opportunity comes. Personally I think a Kimber Montana in 30-06 with a Leupold VX5 2-10x with illuminated reticle would make an excellent mountain rifle. Not too light. Best of luck in pursuing your ultimate Rocky Mountain big game rifle/cartridge! [/QUOTE]
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