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<blockquote data-quote="Ccctennis" data-source="post: 1266878" data-attributes="member: 68315"><p>I know, I know. another can of worms to debate on rifle caliber for ELK.</p><p></p><p>Here is what I have in the arsenal to choose from. </p><p>243 WSSM</p><p>257 Roberts</p><p>6.5-284</p><p>7mm STW</p><p>30-06</p><p>7mm Rem Mag</p><p>8mm Mauser</p><p></p><p>I just got back from a bison Hunt and use 175 grain nosler out of my 7mm STW. </p><p></p><p>I shoot the 6.5-284 and 7mm stw the most accurately with my handloads. Heading to colorado in October for Elk and wanted to get a feel for what everyone uses. I have access to any projectile size for these rifles. I could use my Partitions, Accubonds, Berger VLD, or barnes. </p><p></p><p>I know the 243, and "bob" are not real options. But both are great pack rifles if i draw a deer tag. </p><p></p><p>What is the average distance i will need to shoot from for Elk? Never hunted out west and the stories make it seem like i will need to hit from 600-800 yards. Here in the south 300 is a long way for most hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ccctennis, post: 1266878, member: 68315"] I know, I know. another can of worms to debate on rifle caliber for ELK. Here is what I have in the arsenal to choose from. 243 WSSM 257 Roberts 6.5-284 7mm STW 30-06 7mm Rem Mag 8mm Mauser I just got back from a bison Hunt and use 175 grain nosler out of my 7mm STW. I shoot the 6.5-284 and 7mm stw the most accurately with my handloads. Heading to colorado in October for Elk and wanted to get a feel for what everyone uses. I have access to any projectile size for these rifles. I could use my Partitions, Accubonds, Berger VLD, or barnes. I know the 243, and "bob" are not real options. But both are great pack rifles if i draw a deer tag. What is the average distance i will need to shoot from for Elk? Never hunted out west and the stories make it seem like i will need to hit from 600-800 yards. Here in the south 300 is a long way for most hunting! [/QUOTE]
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