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<blockquote data-quote="Alex Wheeler" data-source="post: 1945204" data-attributes="member: 101859"><p>How serious are you about 1000yds? I have never actually ranged an elk at 1000 yards. Its seems pretty common to have them 600-800 or way farther. It may just be the way the land is shaped here but I have talked to a lot of guys that have had similar experiences. The reason I ask is because those 1000 yard shots just are not that common. I think you will find you will kill a lot more elk 700 and in. I shoot a lot of hunting rifles at 1k, and a SERIOUS 1000yd elk rifle is a very different animal than what most guys are building. If I had a spot I knew I would be killing a lot of elk at 1k, it would be a 20lb .338 pushing 300 grain bullets. They just hold the center of the target better than any of the smaller rounds day in day out. The drops seem to hold more consistent through atmospheric changes as well. I also am a fan of the big 30s, 30-28 nosler, 300 prc, 300 Norma Improved for mid weight rifles, and they are certainly capable at 1k, but you do see them get beat up more in conditions and you will need to watch conditions more closely. 7mms are great all around and recoil so much less, but personally I wouldnt shoot an elk at 1k with one. But they are my favorite for 600-700 max guns. I know we would all love a 6 pound 1000 yard elk gun, but everything is a trade off and contrary to the marketing, guys that shoot a lot at those ranges will tell you bigger and heavier is better day in day out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alex Wheeler, post: 1945204, member: 101859"] How serious are you about 1000yds? I have never actually ranged an elk at 1000 yards. Its seems pretty common to have them 600-800 or way farther. It may just be the way the land is shaped here but I have talked to a lot of guys that have had similar experiences. The reason I ask is because those 1000 yard shots just are not that common. I think you will find you will kill a lot more elk 700 and in. I shoot a lot of hunting rifles at 1k, and a SERIOUS 1000yd elk rifle is a very different animal than what most guys are building. If I had a spot I knew I would be killing a lot of elk at 1k, it would be a 20lb .338 pushing 300 grain bullets. They just hold the center of the target better than any of the smaller rounds day in day out. The drops seem to hold more consistent through atmospheric changes as well. I also am a fan of the big 30s, 30-28 nosler, 300 prc, 300 Norma Improved for mid weight rifles, and they are certainly capable at 1k, but you do see them get beat up more in conditions and you will need to watch conditions more closely. 7mms are great all around and recoil so much less, but personally I wouldnt shoot an elk at 1k with one. But they are my favorite for 600-700 max guns. I know we would all love a 6 pound 1000 yard elk gun, but everything is a trade off and contrary to the marketing, guys that shoot a lot at those ranges will tell you bigger and heavier is better day in day out. [/QUOTE]
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