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<blockquote data-quote="RevJim" data-source="post: 1634269" data-attributes="member: 86754"><p>I think 400yds is a long way, my average ranges on 3 cow elk is 190yds! I think its fine to practice out to even 500yds, just incase you have to finish off a wounded animal. However, there is an Old Saying that I for sure seem to have realized is "90 percent of the elk live in 90 percent of the thickest cover in 90 percent of the roughest country." So yeah, a 30-06 is just fine. I just like how a heavier bullet from magnums "thump them". But magnums that are light enough to hunt with in the mountains can be hard to shoot well. I once carried a Model 70 African Express in .375 H&H and a 2.5x8 scope for a late season mule deer doe. I was going to take the rifle to South Africa later in the year. I was only in my early 40's, fit, and by the end of the day I was tired. About 30 minutes before shooting hours ended I spotted a doe through the woods in an opening that was about 150yds away. I wouldn't have seen her if she had not been in a spot of sunshine. Instead of leaning the rifle against a tree, no, I was going to "off hand her". Well, I "dropped the shot", so to speak, and hit her very low. I lost her blood trail at dark. I agonized all night about that. Next morning I took my Mod 70 FWT in 30-06 (2x7) and picked up her trail. There was about 4" of snow everywhere. I jumped her up 80yds further and she was maybe 50yds from me. Anyhow I broke her down in the hips, then walked up and head shot her. I did this with a 180 Hornady Light Magnum. The 375 Barnes 230 (or 235)X had broke her leg and ripped out the very bottom of her brisket. I could actually see her lung! I gave that particular rifle and the 30-06 to my missionary friend over there. I ended up taking a Mod 700 Classic in 35 Whelen reamed to the Ackley Improved and the Barnes 250X. So, long story to say pick/take a rifle that is handy 'for you" to shoot well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RevJim, post: 1634269, member: 86754"] I think 400yds is a long way, my average ranges on 3 cow elk is 190yds! I think its fine to practice out to even 500yds, just incase you have to finish off a wounded animal. However, there is an Old Saying that I for sure seem to have realized is "90 percent of the elk live in 90 percent of the thickest cover in 90 percent of the roughest country." So yeah, a 30-06 is just fine. I just like how a heavier bullet from magnums "thump them". But magnums that are light enough to hunt with in the mountains can be hard to shoot well. I once carried a Model 70 African Express in .375 H&H and a 2.5x8 scope for a late season mule deer doe. I was going to take the rifle to South Africa later in the year. I was only in my early 40's, fit, and by the end of the day I was tired. About 30 minutes before shooting hours ended I spotted a doe through the woods in an opening that was about 150yds away. I wouldn't have seen her if she had not been in a spot of sunshine. Instead of leaning the rifle against a tree, no, I was going to "off hand her". Well, I "dropped the shot", so to speak, and hit her very low. I lost her blood trail at dark. I agonized all night about that. Next morning I took my Mod 70 FWT in 30-06 (2x7) and picked up her trail. There was about 4" of snow everywhere. I jumped her up 80yds further and she was maybe 50yds from me. Anyhow I broke her down in the hips, then walked up and head shot her. I did this with a 180 Hornady Light Magnum. The 375 Barnes 230 (or 235)X had broke her leg and ripped out the very bottom of her brisket. I could actually see her lung! I gave that particular rifle and the 30-06 to my missionary friend over there. I ended up taking a Mod 700 Classic in 35 Whelen reamed to the Ackley Improved and the Barnes 250X. So, long story to say pick/take a rifle that is handy 'for you" to shoot well. [/QUOTE]
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