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<blockquote data-quote="planetwaves" data-source="post: 1593364" data-attributes="member: 84697"><p>This coming hunting season I have my first (hopefully not last) back packing elk hunt. I currently have a .270 but would like to set up a new light weight rifle for longer range shooting, backpacking, and elk hunting.</p><p></p><p>I don't have much long range shooting experience, I usually do stand hunting within 300 yards for whitetail in Georgia.</p><p></p><p>I have considered:</p><p>Weatherby mark V</p><p>Bergara premier</p><p>Christensen arms ridgeline</p><p>CA Mesa (would put the additional funds to better optics)</p><p></p><p>I want to keep the rifle under $2000. I still haven't figured out my optics as of yet but it would be around the same $2000</p><p></p><p>As for a caliber I'm considering:</p><p>6.5 creedmor</p><p>6.5 prc</p><p>28 nosler</p><p>7mm</p><p>300 win</p><p></p><p>I wanted a "do all" caliber that would work for elk but would also potentially work for deer. I've never hand loaded nor do I plan on going down the rabbit hole anytime soon so I would be using over the counter ammunition for the time being.</p><p></p><p>Any helpful advice would be appreciated</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p><p>I have both a 270 Win and a 300 WM. I have killed 5 elk in the last 5 years. 3 with the 270 and 2 with the 300 WM. They were all just as dead. I haven't had to make what this forum would consider a "long range" shot. The furthest was 410 yards, taken with the 270. Basically the 270 with 130 gr bullets and the 300 WM with say 180 or 190 gr bullets have roughly the same trajectory, but of course the larger bullet from the 300 will carry more energy at longer ranges. If you can keep your shots within 500 yards, the 270 will ruin any elk's day. If you are skilled enough to make longer range shots the 300 with the larger bullets would be better. Some folks who use the 270 prefer a 150 gr bullet for elk. I haven't gone that route. The guide I elk hunt with uses and recommends the 270 Win with 130 gr Nosler Ballistic bullets. I tried those and became a believer and have stayed with them. Your 270 will be fine, but if you feel the need to get a new rifle, the 300 WM would be a good prospect. Several friends of mine also have 7mm RM and are really happy with them. I would much rather carry a 270 than a 6.5 CM, so wouldn't build one of those if I already had a 270.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="planetwaves, post: 1593364, member: 84697"] This coming hunting season I have my first (hopefully not last) back packing elk hunt. I currently have a .270 but would like to set up a new light weight rifle for longer range shooting, backpacking, and elk hunting. I don’t have much long range shooting experience, I usually do stand hunting within 300 yards for whitetail in Georgia. I have considered: Weatherby mark V Bergara premier Christensen arms ridgeline CA Mesa (would put the additional funds to better optics) I want to keep the rifle under $2000. I still haven’t figured out my optics as of yet but it would be around the same $2000 As for a caliber I’m considering: 6.5 creedmor 6.5 prc 28 nosler 7mm 300 win I wanted a “do all” caliber that would work for elk but would also potentially work for deer. I’ve never hand loaded nor do I plan on going down the rabbit hole anytime soon so I would be using over the counter ammunition for the time being. Any helpful advice would be appreciated Thanks Dan[/QUOTE] I have both a 270 Win and a 300 WM. I have killed 5 elk in the last 5 years. 3 with the 270 and 2 with the 300 WM. They were all just as dead. I haven't had to make what this forum would consider a "long range" shot. The furthest was 410 yards, taken with the 270. Basically the 270 with 130 gr bullets and the 300 WM with say 180 or 190 gr bullets have roughly the same trajectory, but of course the larger bullet from the 300 will carry more energy at longer ranges. If you can keep your shots within 500 yards, the 270 will ruin any elk's day. If you are skilled enough to make longer range shots the 300 with the larger bullets would be better. Some folks who use the 270 prefer a 150 gr bullet for elk. I haven't gone that route. The guide I elk hunt with uses and recommends the 270 Win with 130 gr Nosler Ballistic bullets. I tried those and became a believer and have stayed with them. Your 270 will be fine, but if you feel the need to get a new rifle, the 300 WM would be a good prospect. Several friends of mine also have 7mm RM and are really happy with them. I would much rather carry a 270 than a 6.5 CM, so wouldn't build one of those if I already had a 270. [/QUOTE]
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