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<blockquote data-quote="xx572xx" data-source="post: 1245027" data-attributes="member: 96914"><p>HI </p><p></p><p>I am looking to build a a custom elk rifle and would like some input on cartridges. This will be the first custom build for me and i do not have the that much experience with different cartridges. I have a silencer co omega that i have only shot on a .223 but am hopping it makes shooting larger calibers more enjoyable. </p><p></p><p>This gun will be for hunting elk and mule deer in eastern Oregon and i would like some input on short action cartridges. I was thinking of going with a 300 wsm so that way i could go with a shorter barrel and still have knock down power, but my concern is the gun will not be that fun to shoot even with a suppressor.</p><p></p><p>I haven't had interest in getting a 308 until i started thinking about having a shorter barrel (18-22") and shooting it suppressed, but what range would the gun be capable of killing an elk at reliably 300 yards? I don't plan on taking it past 500 ever but i think i need that available. </p><p></p><p>Am i asking to much for a gun that is enjoyable to shoot that can also take elk at 500 yards? Even with a suppressor? Is there another caliber i should be considering?</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xx572xx, post: 1245027, member: 96914"] HI I am looking to build a a custom elk rifle and would like some input on cartridges. This will be the first custom build for me and i do not have the that much experience with different cartridges. I have a silencer co omega that i have only shot on a .223 but am hopping it makes shooting larger calibers more enjoyable. This gun will be for hunting elk and mule deer in eastern Oregon and i would like some input on short action cartridges. I was thinking of going with a 300 wsm so that way i could go with a shorter barrel and still have knock down power, but my concern is the gun will not be that fun to shoot even with a suppressor. I haven't had interest in getting a 308 until i started thinking about having a shorter barrel (18-22") and shooting it suppressed, but what range would the gun be capable of killing an elk at reliably 300 yards? I don't plan on taking it past 500 ever but i think i need that available. Am i asking to much for a gun that is enjoyable to shoot that can also take elk at 500 yards? Even with a suppressor? Is there another caliber i should be considering? Thanks [/QUOTE]
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