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1st elk hunt need rifle advice
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<blockquote data-quote="dmj" data-source="post: 1592524" data-attributes="member: 73479"><p>First of all you are looking for an excuse to purchase a new rifle. So go for it. A new rifle is always a good thing. The enjoyment of picking the rifle out, getting the perfect scope, sighting it in, practicing and learning what loads or types of ammo shot well and etc. I love to hunt elk. There is not an animal that I respect more. But I've never had the opportunity to hunt in Canada, Alaska or over seas. Now for the caliber. There is no doubt that any of the calibers you mentioned will do the job. But I do feel that the 28 and 30 caliber that will handle the larger bullets are a little better for elk. If you make a little mistake with your shot placement I feel that the larger caliber gives you a better chance for recovery of the animal. Will admit that most of my elk have been shot with in 100 yards. But it's a nice feeling to know (providing a person has put the time into practicing and understanding his firearm) that you can reach out to that 800 plus yards. The 7mmrm and 300wm are good choices for someone that doesn't reload. Lots of factory ammo available and can probably find it almost every where. And yes a muzzle brake is a good idea. Please remember I am not trying to tell anyone that I'm right, these are just my opinions. Good luck with your decisions and have fun on your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dmj, post: 1592524, member: 73479"] First of all you are looking for an excuse to purchase a new rifle. So go for it. A new rifle is always a good thing. The enjoyment of picking the rifle out, getting the perfect scope, sighting it in, practicing and learning what loads or types of ammo shot well and etc. I love to hunt elk. There is not an animal that I respect more. But I've never had the opportunity to hunt in Canada, Alaska or over seas. Now for the caliber. There is no doubt that any of the calibers you mentioned will do the job. But I do feel that the 28 and 30 caliber that will handle the larger bullets are a little better for elk. If you make a little mistake with your shot placement I feel that the larger caliber gives you a better chance for recovery of the animal. Will admit that most of my elk have been shot with in 100 yards. But it's a nice feeling to know (providing a person has put the time into practicing and understanding his firearm) that you can reach out to that 800 plus yards. The 7mmrm and 300wm are good choices for someone that doesn't reload. Lots of factory ammo available and can probably find it almost every where. And yes a muzzle brake is a good idea. Please remember I am not trying to tell anyone that I'm right, these are just my opinions. Good luck with your decisions and have fun on your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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