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Elk rifle setup advice
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<blockquote data-quote="rumshooter" data-source="post: 2475720" data-attributes="member: 21407"><p>The problem with light weight bullets is that they run out of energy real quick when they encounter resistance. Elk are big tough animals capable of soaking up those light weight bullets. I would like to see you use the 280 with at least a 168, as there are no readily available rests to shoot off of, shots are frequently fast or not at all, and you're usually sucking wind, making the ideal bullet placement less than easy. I would suggest you talk with the outfitter/guide and get his input, as he'll know what kind of shots are likely to be normal. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rumshooter, post: 2475720, member: 21407"] The problem with light weight bullets is that they run out of energy real quick when they encounter resistance. Elk are big tough animals capable of soaking up those light weight bullets. I would like to see you use the 280 with at least a 168, as there are no readily available rests to shoot off of, shots are frequently fast or not at all, and you're usually sucking wind, making the ideal bullet placement less than easy. I would suggest you talk with the outfitter/guide and get his input, as he'll know what kind of shots are likely to be normal. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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