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<blockquote data-quote="GonzoK34" data-source="post: 3069379" data-attributes="member: 8915"><p>Having grown up in Southern California and fortunate to have had a Father who enjoyed fishing and hunting small game, birds and mainly deer for table fair. The majority of his friends were hunters also. Some had fought in the Korean War and that experience surviving in extreme environments taught us to be prepared when out in the wilderness and that you may only have one single opportunity to harvest an animal or survive an attack by bears and cougars. Which were common during the 50s and 60s hunting the Sierra Nevada Mountains. How does their experience relate to choosing a specific rifle caliber? Recently I observed my 78th birthday, I am also a 100% Disabled Marine Infantryman of the Vietnam War with a few tours. Lessons Learned hunting enhanced my training and survival in Vietnam. Caliber with the goal of shooting big game (Elk) out to 1,000 yards. Big Game Hunting is about enjoying the outdoor experience and being out with family and friends. TODAY there are far too many people with the belief that they are as capable as Military Trained Snipers with years of Advanced Training and have survived being hunted by Our Country's Enemies. There is a significant difference! Hunting for me started at 5 years old with my Dad. My first Buck was at 12 at 100 yds with my Dad showing and guiding me through the process of field dressing and getting that buck back to his car a mile away! A Cow Elk averages 350-500 lbs live weight. A Bull easy 500 to 700 lbs. They are tough animals that are difficult to locate and close the distance to guarantee a clean well placed shot. I have taken them with the 243, 6.5 Grendel, 7-08, 308, 30-06 and 300 Win Mag. Closes was 25yds (6.5 Grendel), longest shot 800 yds (300 Win Mag)! My preferred caliber has been the 7-08 w/Barnes TTSX 140 gr. Longest shot was 478 yards. Today I would seriously consider the 280 Ackley Improved as the BEST choice for any American big game animal. Powder capacity and slightly more energy and velocity than the 30-06. The 7 mm PRC looks like a favorable caliber considering the success of the recent 6, 6.5, 7 & 300 PRCs. Go with what makes you happy and Shoot Allot! My opinion as a life long hunter and at one time a Sargeant of Marines innCombat! SEMPER FIDELIS</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GonzoK34, post: 3069379, member: 8915"] Having grown up in Southern California and fortunate to have had a Father who enjoyed fishing and hunting small game, birds and mainly deer for table fair. The majority of his friends were hunters also. Some had fought in the Korean War and that experience surviving in extreme environments taught us to be prepared when out in the wilderness and that you may only have one single opportunity to harvest an animal or survive an attack by bears and cougars. Which were common during the 50s and 60s hunting the Sierra Nevada Mountains. How does their experience relate to choosing a specific rifle caliber? Recently I observed my 78th birthday, I am also a 100% Disabled Marine Infantryman of the Vietnam War with a few tours. Lessons Learned hunting enhanced my training and survival in Vietnam. Caliber with the goal of shooting big game (Elk) out to 1,000 yards. Big Game Hunting is about enjoying the outdoor experience and being out with family and friends. TODAY there are far too many people with the belief that they are as capable as Military Trained Snipers with years of Advanced Training and have survived being hunted by Our Country’s Enemies. There is a significant difference! Hunting for me started at 5 years old with my Dad. My first Buck was at 12 at 100 yds with my Dad showing and guiding me through the process of field dressing and getting that buck back to his car a mile away! A Cow Elk averages 350-500 lbs live weight. A Bull easy 500 to 700 lbs. They are tough animals that are difficult to locate and close the distance to guarantee a clean well placed shot. I have taken them with the 243, 6.5 Grendel, 7-08, 308, 30-06 and 300 Win Mag. Closes was 25yds (6.5 Grendel), longest shot 800 yds (300 Win Mag)! My preferred caliber has been the 7-08 w/Barnes TTSX 140 gr. Longest shot was 478 yards. Today I would seriously consider the 280 Ackley Improved as the BEST choice for any American big game animal. Powder capacity and slightly more energy and velocity than the 30-06. The 7 mm PRC looks like a favorable caliber considering the success of the recent 6, 6.5, 7 & 300 PRCs. Go with what makes you happy and Shoot Allot! My opinion as a life long hunter and at one time a Sargeant of Marines innCombat! SEMPER FIDELIS [/QUOTE]
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