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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 475285" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>For a 500 yard rifle, there are countless options out there. You dont need a 300RUM for elk at 500 yards. </p><p></p><p>If you are new, a 300RUM may frustrate you a bit. You will want to be out there shooting quite a bit to become profficient. The 300RUM is hard on your pocket book when it comes to reloading supplies. Brass is not cheap, it uses ALOT of powder, typically you need a very stout bullet (which are very expensive) for hunting to withstand high velocity impacts. Plus you will cook the barrel by the time you get enough 'learning' done.</p><p></p><p>Smaller calibers are just as effective at 500 yards even for elk and they can be cheaper to operate and last quite a bit longer. If you are worried about fire power, the 338WM is more than enough for 500 yard elk hunting. The barrel will last you a long time and it will be cheaper to operate then the 300RUM.</p><p></p><p>If you want a 30 cal then the 308, 30-06 or 300WSM are tough to beat for learning, cost of operation, barrel life and 500 yard hunting.</p><p></p><p>M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 475285, member: 1007"] For a 500 yard rifle, there are countless options out there. You dont need a 300RUM for elk at 500 yards. If you are new, a 300RUM may frustrate you a bit. You will want to be out there shooting quite a bit to become profficient. The 300RUM is hard on your pocket book when it comes to reloading supplies. Brass is not cheap, it uses ALOT of powder, typically you need a very stout bullet (which are very expensive) for hunting to withstand high velocity impacts. Plus you will cook the barrel by the time you get enough 'learning' done. Smaller calibers are just as effective at 500 yards even for elk and they can be cheaper to operate and last quite a bit longer. If you are worried about fire power, the 338WM is more than enough for 500 yard elk hunting. The barrel will last you a long time and it will be cheaper to operate then the 300RUM. If you want a 30 cal then the 308, 30-06 or 300WSM are tough to beat for learning, cost of operation, barrel life and 500 yard hunting. M [/QUOTE]
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