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<blockquote data-quote="longrangehunter" data-source="post: 117946" data-attributes="member: 386"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>Slipshot,</p><p></p><p> I wouldn't claim to be an expert but have shot a dump truck load of elk with everything except a bow ( rifle, pistol, muzzleloader, &amp; shotgun ) Elk are unique in that great shot placement may not be enough to quickly down them. Out to 400 yards a 308 has enough power to do the job. In my mind the big issue for you is when you add the distance and shooting conditions. Shooting 400 yards with the 308, small condition issues, slightly up/down hill, swirling wind etc will require more rifleman input that a flatter shooting magnum. I also like the 300 Ultra with a brake. However I would not have one if it was not shootable for me. I would suggest that you find a 300 Ultra w brake to shoot a couple of rounds through to see if it is reasonable to you. If it is not I would look for something flatter (higher BC) shooting like a 7mm Rem Mag or even a 280 Rem. You will find a serious advantage with the right bullets over a 308 with very little recoil increase. Just my $.02 </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p>Exactly. Elk do not always drop when they are "supposed" to. If you have the funds than there are many options for more power without significantly more recoil. If you don't have spare change than the .308 is ok, but not ideal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="longrangehunter, post: 117946, member: 386"] [ QUOTE ] Slipshot, I wouldn't claim to be an expert but have shot a dump truck load of elk with everything except a bow ( rifle, pistol, muzzleloader, & shotgun ) Elk are unique in that great shot placement may not be enough to quickly down them. Out to 400 yards a 308 has enough power to do the job. In my mind the big issue for you is when you add the distance and shooting conditions. Shooting 400 yards with the 308, small condition issues, slightly up/down hill, swirling wind etc will require more rifleman input that a flatter shooting magnum. I also like the 300 Ultra with a brake. However I would not have one if it was not shootable for me. I would suggest that you find a 300 Ultra w brake to shoot a couple of rounds through to see if it is reasonable to you. If it is not I would look for something flatter (higher BC) shooting like a 7mm Rem Mag or even a 280 Rem. You will find a serious advantage with the right bullets over a 308 with very little recoil increase. Just my $.02 [/ QUOTE ] Exactly. Elk do not always drop when they are "supposed" to. If you have the funds than there are many options for more power without significantly more recoil. If you don't have spare change than the .308 is ok, but not ideal. [/QUOTE]
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