280 or 30-06 for Elk
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ICANHITHIMMAN
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before we let this thread get off track remember we are talking 280 or 30-06 for a mans rebarrel.
I have seen alot of great point's and maybe a few not so great by me now that I look back.
Best of luck in your decsion. Please keep us up to date Im guessing it will be a last minute choice.
jon
I have seen alot of great point's and maybe a few not so great by me now that I look back.
Best of luck in your decsion. Please keep us up to date Im guessing it will be a last minute choice.
jon
midgetorama32
The 7mm has an advantage over 30 cal, comparable BC's with lighter bullets. Both the 280 Rem and the 30-06 will work well on elk. just use a good bullet and put it where it needs to go.
Since you are reloading, consider the 280 AI. Great cartridge that steps on the heels of the 7mm Rem Mag with less powder burned. I get 3000 fps with a 160 gr AB out of a 24" barrel 280 AI and it is more than enough to cleanly take elk at 600 yds. You can also shoot factory 280 Rem in the 280 AI.
JD338
The 7mm has an advantage over 30 cal, comparable BC's with lighter bullets. Both the 280 Rem and the 30-06 will work well on elk. just use a good bullet and put it where it needs to go.
Since you are reloading, consider the 280 AI. Great cartridge that steps on the heels of the 7mm Rem Mag with less powder burned. I get 3000 fps with a 160 gr AB out of a 24" barrel 280 AI and it is more than enough to cleanly take elk at 600 yds. You can also shoot factory 280 Rem in the 280 AI.
JD338
I think the 280AI would be my pick as far as high BC bullets are concerned,we don't have elk downunder so i can't comment on how well either caliber or the VLD's would work on them but....i was sent a video on a guy taking a bull elk at 925yards with a 140gr vld out of a 6.5-284.It only took a few steps.Good luck mate.
