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First elk hunt. Leaning toward Tikka
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<blockquote data-quote="Wolf76" data-source="post: 1930149" data-attributes="member: 75779"><p>Had the opposite situation with a guide a couple years back. He said be able to shoot 2-3 hundred yards comfortably. Turns out 4-5 hundred yards shots were fairly common. My group was proficient to 500 with lots of trigger time and load development. We all shot good bulls and had fun with the pursuit.</p><p>We brought (2) 308s and (1)300 wm. The 300 took 2 elk and laid them down with authority. The 308 took a dandy 6x6 at 403 yards, but the bull traveled 60 yards. The elk's reaction to the hits was noticeably different between the 2 cartridges. All similar shots and all using Bergers.</p><p>I can say the 06 is probably decent to 400-450. After that there are better options. </p><p>I'm not looking for adequate or can get the job done. I'm looking for optimal. If you can shoot it, the 300 + 215 Berger seems optimal from my experience. Still trying to figure if something can be "too dead".</p><p>IMO magnums should weigh 8.5-10# finished. Try the gun bearer sling, it makes carrying a gun so much easier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wolf76, post: 1930149, member: 75779"] Had the opposite situation with a guide a couple years back. He said be able to shoot 2-3 hundred yards comfortably. Turns out 4-5 hundred yards shots were fairly common. My group was proficient to 500 with lots of trigger time and load development. We all shot good bulls and had fun with the pursuit. We brought (2) 308s and (1)300 wm. The 300 took 2 elk and laid them down with authority. The 308 took a dandy 6x6 at 403 yards, but the bull traveled 60 yards. The elk's reaction to the hits was noticeably different between the 2 cartridges. All similar shots and all using Bergers. I can say the 06 is probably decent to 400-450. After that there are better options. I'm not looking for adequate or can get the job done. I'm looking for optimal. If you can shoot it, the 300 + 215 Berger seems optimal from my experience. Still trying to figure if something can be "too dead". IMO magnums should weigh 8.5-10# finished. Try the gun bearer sling, it makes carrying a gun so much easier. [/QUOTE]
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