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1st elk hunt need rifle advice
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<blockquote data-quote="BigGrizz" data-source="post: 1593668" data-attributes="member: 85529"><p>I know Fig and I kind of had our own convo going within your thread, but I'd like to get back to your original question because I think quite a few other guys have hit the nail on the head. </p><p></p><p>I agree with lots of other guys that the 270 you have can get the job done. Seeing as how you're wanting a purpose built gun with long range reliability I would go with a 7RM or 300WM. There are plenty of platforms to build from, so it really comes down to how high-speed low-drag you want to be. </p><p></p><p>My lightweight guns are Kimber or Christensen. Considering what you're looking for I would look at the Christensen Ridgeline in 7RM or 300WM. You can build a capable package with that as a foundation while staying light and handy.</p><p></p><p>Optics, thats purely up to you. Lots of good options and nobody really sells junk IMO. I would definitely encourage you to worry more about great binoculars than a great scope. The fanciest tacit-turret scope out there isn't going to find the elk for you, and you'll be looking through binos much more. Look to Vortex, Maven and the European brands. Good binos are worth their weight in gold.</p><p></p><p>It's mostly the other gear that nobody really talks about that makes or breaks a hunt. Yeah, this is a LR hunting forum and we all love to talk about the sweet LR platforms we have, but the binos, boots, clothing, socks, food, packs, knives, axes, chainsaws, maps/gps, knowing the critter, etc play a much larger role. For a guided hunt I understand all of that won't be on your shoulders, but it's important still. Take care of yourself first and be prepared to embrace the suck because the shooting part is just a small fraction of the experience.</p><p></p><p>And the best piece of advice I can give you is to enjoy the experience whether you're successful or not. I know lots of guys that have spent money to go on expensive hunts and they feel like they've failed when they come back empty handed after spending $Ks. Don't let that be the case. Enjoy your trip because it's not like most vacations, it an interactive experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigGrizz, post: 1593668, member: 85529"] I know Fig and I kind of had our own convo going within your thread, but I'd like to get back to your original question because I think quite a few other guys have hit the nail on the head. I agree with lots of other guys that the 270 you have can get the job done. Seeing as how you're wanting a purpose built gun with long range reliability I would go with a 7RM or 300WM. There are plenty of platforms to build from, so it really comes down to how high-speed low-drag you want to be. My lightweight guns are Kimber or Christensen. Considering what you're looking for I would look at the Christensen Ridgeline in 7RM or 300WM. You can build a capable package with that as a foundation while staying light and handy. Optics, thats purely up to you. Lots of good options and nobody really sells junk IMO. I would definitely encourage you to worry more about great binoculars than a great scope. The fanciest tacit-turret scope out there isn't going to find the elk for you, and you'll be looking through binos much more. Look to Vortex, Maven and the European brands. Good binos are worth their weight in gold. It's mostly the other gear that nobody really talks about that makes or breaks a hunt. Yeah, this is a LR hunting forum and we all love to talk about the sweet LR platforms we have, but the binos, boots, clothing, socks, food, packs, knives, axes, chainsaws, maps/gps, knowing the critter, etc play a much larger role. For a guided hunt I understand all of that won't be on your shoulders, but it's important still. Take care of yourself first and be prepared to embrace the suck because the shooting part is just a small fraction of the experience. And the best piece of advice I can give you is to enjoy the experience whether you're successful or not. I know lots of guys that have spent money to go on expensive hunts and they feel like they've failed when they come back empty handed after spending $Ks. Don't let that be the case. Enjoy your trip because it's not like most vacations, it an interactive experience. [/QUOTE]
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