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Yes, I can do some reloading. I will talk to him about your suggestion. Thank you!

I sure did not mean to start an argument with my o.p. I just thought maybe I could get some ideas that would help my elderly friend shoot better and get over his flinch. I have received some very good ideas. Please, don't get in an argument. We do have a ruger American in .308 caliber we...

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Thanks for your response and logic. I sure hope you have the picture of you & horse framed and on the wall. What a great memory. Bakercity

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I have a neighbor that is 70 + years of age. He has drawn an elk tag but is very prone to extreme flinching. We have tried him on 30-06 with decelerator pad and he just plain cannot shoot that caliber due to flinching. Can any of you make any other caliber suggestions for elk that may not be...

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Thank you all for responses to my original post concerning question about .25-06 bullet for elk. Some of you responded with your own question. In this post I answer your question(s). 1. Have you killed any elk with your .25? Yes, I have at less than 100 yds. My OP is only because I am...

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Thank you for the response. Bakercity

For the past 30 yrs. I have hunted with a rem. bdl. mod 700 .25-06. I have always loaded speer 120 grain bullets. Would barnes tsx in 115 grain be acceptable for elk or would the 100 grainers be the way to go 200 to 300 yds in open country? Thanks for your input. Bakercity