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<blockquote data-quote="Scot E" data-source="post: 712065" data-attributes="member: 10832"><p>Welcome to LRH!</p><p></p><p>Here is my take on your situation! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>You should prepare for elk even if it is overkill for the other animals you intend to shoot. Your narrowed down list will all handle elk but I prefer as big of a whole as possible for elk so I would go 30 cal. To 500 yards about any 30 cal will get the job done, even less powerful cartridges than you listed. I would personally go with the 300 Win Mag and not look back for these reasons.</p><p>1. It handles many different bullets weights well which will help it be a better all round gun.</p><p>2. Less recoil is always better for most guys when it comes to accuracy so don't get more than you need. And the Win Mag will do about anything you need, just look at the performance that Broz gets with his! <a href="http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/" target="_blank">http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/</a></p><p>3. Better Barrel Life</p><p>4. Less expensive to shoot which gives you more money from more practice!</p><p>5. Very popular so you can find components and ammo everywhere.</p><p></p><p>I might encourage you to look at the 338 Win Mag. There are some great threads here about what guys are doing with the light weight bullets in this cartridge for a flat shooting option while still having the option to go big and heavy if needed. High BC to 500 yards isn't a big issue so this would be a great way to put an even bigger whole in the critter while still getting good ballistic performance. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Scot E.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Scot E, post: 712065, member: 10832"] Welcome to LRH! Here is my take on your situation! :) You should prepare for elk even if it is overkill for the other animals you intend to shoot. Your narrowed down list will all handle elk but I prefer as big of a whole as possible for elk so I would go 30 cal. To 500 yards about any 30 cal will get the job done, even less powerful cartridges than you listed. I would personally go with the 300 Win Mag and not look back for these reasons. 1. It handles many different bullets weights well which will help it be a better all round gun. 2. Less recoil is always better for most guys when it comes to accuracy so don't get more than you need. And the Win Mag will do about anything you need, just look at the performance that Broz gets with his! [URL]http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/cmparing-berger-210-vld-215-hybrid-88657/[/URL] 3. Better Barrel Life 4. Less expensive to shoot which gives you more money from more practice! 5. Very popular so you can find components and ammo everywhere. I might encourage you to look at the 338 Win Mag. There are some great threads here about what guys are doing with the light weight bullets in this cartridge for a flat shooting option while still having the option to go big and heavy if needed. High BC to 500 yards isn't a big issue so this would be a great way to put an even bigger whole in the critter while still getting good ballistic performance. Good luck! Scot E. [/QUOTE]
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