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Solution for elk hunting delema - 338 Lapua?
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<blockquote data-quote="jrsolocam" data-source="post: 749268" data-attributes="member: 24511"><p>Just my opinion, but if you don't really like shooting a 7 RM you will hate shooting a 338 Lapua. I've never shot one but I have a good idea what it would be like...6.5-284 and 284 won't be any different than a 270 or 7-08 in "killing" power at moderate ranges.</p><p> </p><p>I would stick with with something between a 280AI and 300 Wby, and find a rifle heavy enough to absorb some recoil and light enough to carry around all day. With the right bullets these will kill elk all day. </p><p> </p><p>I have only killed deer, no elk, with VLD's and they have been mostly DRT, they worked great. Many on this forum have killed dozens of elk with these and they seem to work well. I'm sure some will chime in...</p><p> </p><p> Just my opinion again, but I would rather hit an elk in the vitals with a 7 or 300 mag than shoot 'em in the guts with a 338 Lapua. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrsolocam, post: 749268, member: 24511"] Just my opinion, but if you don't really like shooting a 7 RM you will hate shooting a 338 Lapua. I've never shot one but I have a good idea what it would be like...6.5-284 and 284 won't be any different than a 270 or 7-08 in "killing" power at moderate ranges. I would stick with with something between a 280AI and 300 Wby, and find a rifle heavy enough to absorb some recoil and light enough to carry around all day. With the right bullets these will kill elk all day. I have only killed deer, no elk, with VLD's and they have been mostly DRT, they worked great. Many on this forum have killed dozens of elk with these and they seem to work well. I'm sure some will chime in... Just my opinion again, but I would rather hit an elk in the vitals with a 7 or 300 mag than shoot 'em in the guts with a 338 Lapua. :) [/QUOTE]
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