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6.5 prc enough gun for elk
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<blockquote data-quote="txaggie1" data-source="post: 2821440" data-attributes="member: 113838"><p>If i'm going on a hunt which is costing me money for maybe a once in a lifetime deal and i have options for caliber, middle class gun with 130-140 grain bullets isn't coming to mind as my best option. That is not to say it wont do the job, believe it's been proven by many here to be just fine. Are you going to kill an elk or you going to kill a possible trophy? </p><p></p><p>I don't subscribe to the one gun for all mentality, who wants to own one gun. I have bigger calibers and they need to be shot too. I believe a well place 200 grain bullet does better than a well placed 140 grain bullet all things equal. Not sure that will be a statement which requires great debate. </p><p></p><p>Decide for yourself what is your best route not can it be done. People who shoot elk or larger game who do it regularly have a better idea and understanding of the typical hunt for the. Just because i shoot most my deer in the neck with a small caliber rifle doesn't mean you should or can. That is my typical daily hunt, allot of feedback from folks who live/hunt these animals regularly vs someone doing it 1x deal. My dream elk hunt will happen, it will be expensive and it will most likely be taken with a 300 or 340 weatherby because i have both, they shoot very well and well that's why they were purchased for large game animals. I don't shoot our 80-130lb deer with them either because it's just overkill. </p><p></p><p>Just remember that well placed shot attached to every statement, if it's not i would be sure your in shape and use to mountains and thin air. It might prove to be a long day - best of luck in your journey we hope it's memorable for you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="txaggie1, post: 2821440, member: 113838"] If i'm going on a hunt which is costing me money for maybe a once in a lifetime deal and i have options for caliber, middle class gun with 130-140 grain bullets isn't coming to mind as my best option. That is not to say it wont do the job, believe it's been proven by many here to be just fine. Are you going to kill an elk or you going to kill a possible trophy? I don't subscribe to the one gun for all mentality, who wants to own one gun. I have bigger calibers and they need to be shot too. I believe a well place 200 grain bullet does better than a well placed 140 grain bullet all things equal. Not sure that will be a statement which requires great debate. Decide for yourself what is your best route not can it be done. People who shoot elk or larger game who do it regularly have a better idea and understanding of the typical hunt for the. Just because i shoot most my deer in the neck with a small caliber rifle doesn't mean you should or can. That is my typical daily hunt, allot of feedback from folks who live/hunt these animals regularly vs someone doing it 1x deal. My dream elk hunt will happen, it will be expensive and it will most likely be taken with a 300 or 340 weatherby because i have both, they shoot very well and well that's why they were purchased for large game animals. I don't shoot our 80-130lb deer with them either because it's just overkill. Just remember that well placed shot attached to every statement, if it's not i would be sure your in shape and use to mountains and thin air. It might prove to be a long day - best of luck in your journey we hope it's memorable for you! [/QUOTE]
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