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7mm SAUM vs 300 WSM for Elk/western hunting?
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1806332" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>I would certainly go the way of the 300 wsm. If you go to PTG's site they have a 3b bainey box that allows up to 3.110" OAL, and is the longest box available for a short action to my knowledge, it may still be cutting you a little short with a 215 but it is getting you close. But if you really want a dedicated elk rifle, I would consider getting a long action and stepping up to a .338 rum, edge, or Norma mag. I know it's not a prefit, but a .300 or .338 ss would also be an option with your current configuration, and would fit better than a wsm. They send 215's around 2900+, and 250's around 2700+ respectively. Might be a consideration.</p><p></p><p>I experienced something similar with a 147 eldm in my .260 AI, if it wasn't for fresh clean snow I would have lost a cow elk my wife shot, as it traveled over half a mile with a confirmed double lung impact and ZERO blood trail, it would have been easily visible in the fresh white powder, but all I had to follow was tracks, and I knew it was hit good as we video all our shots. I switched to the 156 EOL and had much better results this year, however I still spent all last year building a .338 Norma Mag specifically for elk. I know the 6.5 is totally capable, especially with proper bullet selection, but I have never lost an animal, and last year scared me almost loosing that elk. With a 300 going 2700, there will be no doubts if there is enough.</p><p></p><p>As far as the rifle length, I know that battle, my .260 ai has a 30" barrel plus an extra 2.5" of muzzle brake. My .338 I built is a 24"+ brake, much better. Personally I would rather take the extra 2" and have the 30 cal. But, you could also talk to hells canyon armory or carbon six about carbon barrels in the configuration you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1806332, member: 87243"] I would certainly go the way of the 300 wsm. If you go to PTG's site they have a 3b bainey box that allows up to 3.110" OAL, and is the longest box available for a short action to my knowledge, it may still be cutting you a little short with a 215 but it is getting you close. But if you really want a dedicated elk rifle, I would consider getting a long action and stepping up to a .338 rum, edge, or Norma mag. I know it's not a prefit, but a .300 or .338 ss would also be an option with your current configuration, and would fit better than a wsm. They send 215's around 2900+, and 250's around 2700+ respectively. Might be a consideration. I experienced something similar with a 147 eldm in my .260 AI, if it wasn't for fresh clean snow I would have lost a cow elk my wife shot, as it traveled over half a mile with a confirmed double lung impact and ZERO blood trail, it would have been easily visible in the fresh white powder, but all I had to follow was tracks, and I knew it was hit good as we video all our shots. I switched to the 156 EOL and had much better results this year, however I still spent all last year building a .338 Norma Mag specifically for elk. I know the 6.5 is totally capable, especially with proper bullet selection, but I have never lost an animal, and last year scared me almost loosing that elk. With a 300 going 2700, there will be no doubts if there is enough. As far as the rifle length, I know that battle, my .260 ai has a 30" barrel plus an extra 2.5" of muzzle brake. My .338 I built is a 24"+ brake, much better. Personally I would rather take the extra 2" and have the 30 cal. But, you could also talk to hells canyon armory or carbon six about carbon barrels in the configuration you want. [/QUOTE]
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