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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote Shadow Tracker" data-source="post: 2465177" data-attributes="member: 116439"><p>All good replies to your question. The main thing is at what distance are you comfortable shooting? Your shooting skills are most important. I know a few guys that have taken Elk at 3-400 yds with a .243 (good bullet and shot placement).</p><p>Any good 6.5 cartridges would work just fine .260, 6.5X 55, 6.5X284. You already have a 6.5 Creed so with a good bullet SGK, AB you should not have a problem 500 yds.</p><p>270 WSM, 7MM (280, 284), most of your 30cal, 300 win mag, 300wsm, 325wsm. You can get relativity good weight rifles in these calibers for spot stock hunting and carrying in rough terrain. Jill has a Kimber Montana .270WSM that is a great carry rifle. Kimber has a selection of good calibers in that rifle. I have a Win Model 70 Ultimate Shadow .325wsm - easy to carry and great knock down power. I have taken Moose, Kudu, Gemsbuck, Wildebeest with great success.</p><p>Plenty of manufactures out there. You mentioned Tikka also look at Kimber, Savage, Bergara to name a few.</p><p>If you are going Long Range you may want to bump up to a 338 class.</p><p>Check with your Guide on suggestions and distances you will hunting. Also I see a mention of Bears in that area. Your guide may be carrying a heavy hitter with him/her. You might also want to carry a pistol.</p><p>Also give a lot of consideration on the rifle you will be buying if you decide on getting one. What other type of hunting you will possibly do in the future. You don't want to spend a lot of money on a rifle for just one hunt, but if it is a "Hunt of a Lifetime" you want to make sure that you have the best equipment for the best possible results.</p><p>Whether you are going "Custom" or "Factory" better get it as soon as possible since your hunt is in October. You want to make sure that you get a lot of range time in and if reloading - getting the right load.</p><p>Wish you the best of luck. Have a real great time and a safe one. It will be a "Journy" from now until your hunt is over getting everything ready. Keep us posted on what rifle you decide on and when your hunt is finished give a good story to read!</p><p></p><p>Len & Jill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote Shadow Tracker, post: 2465177, member: 116439"] All good replies to your question. The main thing is at what distance are you comfortable shooting? Your shooting skills are most important. I know a few guys that have taken Elk at 3-400 yds with a .243 (good bullet and shot placement). Any good 6.5 cartridges would work just fine .260, 6.5X 55, 6.5X284. You already have a 6.5 Creed so with a good bullet SGK, AB you should not have a problem 500 yds. 270 WSM, 7MM (280, 284), most of your 30cal, 300 win mag, 300wsm, 325wsm. You can get relativity good weight rifles in these calibers for spot stock hunting and carrying in rough terrain. Jill has a Kimber Montana .270WSM that is a great carry rifle. Kimber has a selection of good calibers in that rifle. I have a Win Model 70 Ultimate Shadow .325wsm - easy to carry and great knock down power. I have taken Moose, Kudu, Gemsbuck, Wildebeest with great success. Plenty of manufactures out there. You mentioned Tikka also look at Kimber, Savage, Bergara to name a few. If you are going Long Range you may want to bump up to a 338 class. Check with your Guide on suggestions and distances you will hunting. Also I see a mention of Bears in that area. Your guide may be carrying a heavy hitter with him/her. You might also want to carry a pistol. Also give a lot of consideration on the rifle you will be buying if you decide on getting one. What other type of hunting you will possibly do in the future. You don't want to spend a lot of money on a rifle for just one hunt, but if it is a "Hunt of a Lifetime" you want to make sure that you have the best equipment for the best possible results. Whether you are going "Custom" or "Factory" better get it as soon as possible since your hunt is in October. You want to make sure that you get a lot of range time in and if reloading - getting the right load. Wish you the best of luck. Have a real great time and a safe one. It will be a "Journy" from now until your hunt is over getting everything ready. Keep us posted on what rifle you decide on and when your hunt is finished give a good story to read! Len & Jill [/QUOTE]
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