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<blockquote data-quote="sodakota" data-source="post: 1841920" data-attributes="member: 81002"><p>I've used a 338 Win Mag with 250 grain Nosler Partitions. That worked well, however I think that would be top as far as power range. I shot a 7 point bull who was walking into thick stuff at first legal shooting time. The shot was through it's Democrat port. The bullet lodged in his neck and destroyed no meat. </p><p>I think most anything from 30-06 to 338 in power range would be very good for elk, generally. I believe in premium bullets for the magnums. I like the 7mm Rem Mag a lot. </p><p>But for me the next time I get a tag, I'll probably use a 300 Weatherby with partitions (preferred) or possibly Accubond bullets 180 grain or heavier. The reason for this much power would depend on where I'd be hunting. I think in WY where I've hunted that 300 B would be perfect. </p><p>A friend who hunts New Mexico a lot says most elk he's shot were less than 200 yards. There a 30-06 or equivalent would be fine. </p><p>I built up a 350 Rem Mag on a 600 action for hunting in thick timber. That combination seemed perfect.</p><p>The cartridge and bullets a person picks should either be a good all around choice or if the location is known a "more perfect" cartridge - bullet combination might be better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sodakota, post: 1841920, member: 81002"] I’ve used a 338 Win Mag with 250 grain Nosler Partitions. That worked well, however I think that would be top as far as power range. I shot a 7 point bull who was walking into thick stuff at first legal shooting time. The shot was through it’s Democrat port. The bullet lodged in his neck and destroyed no meat. I think most anything from 30-06 to 338 in power range would be very good for elk, generally. I believe in premium bullets for the magnums. I like the 7mm Rem Mag a lot. But for me the next time I get a tag, I’ll probably use a 300 Weatherby with partitions (preferred) or possibly Accubond bullets 180 grain or heavier. The reason for this much power would depend on where I’d be hunting. I think in WY where I’ve hunted that 300 B would be perfect. A friend who hunts New Mexico a lot says most elk he’s shot were less than 200 yards. There a 30-06 or equivalent would be fine. I built up a 350 Rem Mag on a 600 action for hunting in thick timber. That combination seemed perfect. The cartridge and bullets a person picks should either be a good all around choice or if the location is known a “more perfect” cartridge - bullet combination might be better. [/QUOTE]
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