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<blockquote data-quote="CVR222NV" data-source="post: 1267810" data-attributes="member: 99641"><p>Just joined this forum to get more information on long range shooting for hunting. The friends and family I hunt with have hunted extensively in Nevada and before that Wyoming for Elk and have been involved in the killing of dozens of big bull Elk on public land. The shots average longer rather than shorter with shots in excess of 450 yards common. We all shoot 30 caliber rifles. This came from a recommendation from a Wyoming outfitter who guided Elk for well over 30 years. We were shooting 7mm's in the beginning but made that switch and have not looked back. I shoot a .300 Wtby Mag. Take that for what it is worth. I would say that your '06 or either 7mm is preferred but would agree that shot placement is the most important factor. That said the sport hunting author Jack O'Connor successfully used a .270 on Elk his entire career. I'm also big on bullet selection and have had outstanding results shooting 168 gr Barnes Triple Shock bullets. Finally, this is all irrelevant if you don't have the physical capability to get to the Elk which will be in the most remote areas with the slightest pressure. Your physical fitness is therefore critical especially your cardio in high elevations. Good luck on your hunt!.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CVR222NV, post: 1267810, member: 99641"] Just joined this forum to get more information on long range shooting for hunting. The friends and family I hunt with have hunted extensively in Nevada and before that Wyoming for Elk and have been involved in the killing of dozens of big bull Elk on public land. The shots average longer rather than shorter with shots in excess of 450 yards common. We all shoot 30 caliber rifles. This came from a recommendation from a Wyoming outfitter who guided Elk for well over 30 years. We were shooting 7mm's in the beginning but made that switch and have not looked back. I shoot a .300 Wtby Mag. Take that for what it is worth. I would say that your '06 or either 7mm is preferred but would agree that shot placement is the most important factor. That said the sport hunting author Jack O'Connor successfully used a .270 on Elk his entire career. I'm also big on bullet selection and have had outstanding results shooting 168 gr Barnes Triple Shock bullets. Finally, this is all irrelevant if you don't have the physical capability to get to the Elk which will be in the most remote areas with the slightest pressure. Your physical fitness is therefore critical especially your cardio in high elevations. Good luck on your hunt!. [/QUOTE]
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