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First elk hunt. Leaning toward Tikka
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<blockquote data-quote="CMDR Kibo" data-source="post: 1930207" data-attributes="member: 106095"><p>[USER=43329]@adiredneck[/USER]</p><p></p><p>OP, I don't see where you mention the elevation(s) you are likely to be hunting at. That makes a difference in the stability of your bullet.</p><p></p><p>I did some quick calculations using sea level and 4,000 feet and up for elevations. According to Berger's calculator, their 175 gr Elite Hunter in a 9.5 twist barrel has marginal stability at sea level but is stable from about 4,000 ft of elevation on up. So if you want to stick with a 175 gr bullet in the 7RM, keep that in mind or consider using a 160 gr class of bullet.</p><p></p><p>In the 7RM, my go to bullet is the 160 gr A-frame for Elk and Muleys out to 500 yards. I've always had great success with this bullet and never felt the need for a higher BC bullet until I get beyond 500 yards. Frankly, my experience is that it flat out drops them right where they stand.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I have hunted Elk and Mule deer in the Rockies extensively with a 7RM in two different lightweight rifles. Don't worry about the recoil. As you probably know, one or two shots on fur and you won't even notice the recoil. It's not like you are shooting a 60+ round count course of fire with this rifle.</p><p></p><p>As far as Tikka is concerned, I give them two big thumbs up. One of the best choices there is for a factory rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CMDR Kibo, post: 1930207, member: 106095"] [USER=43329]@adiredneck[/USER] OP, I don't see where you mention the elevation(s) you are likely to be hunting at. That makes a difference in the stability of your bullet. I did some quick calculations using sea level and 4,000 feet and up for elevations. According to Berger's calculator, their 175 gr Elite Hunter in a 9.5 twist barrel has marginal stability at sea level but is stable from about 4,000 ft of elevation on up. So if you want to stick with a 175 gr bullet in the 7RM, keep that in mind or consider using a 160 gr class of bullet. In the 7RM, my go to bullet is the 160 gr A-frame for Elk and Muleys out to 500 yards. I've always had great success with this bullet and never felt the need for a higher BC bullet until I get beyond 500 yards. Frankly, my experience is that it flat out drops them right where they stand. Personally, I have hunted Elk and Mule deer in the Rockies extensively with a 7RM in two different lightweight rifles. Don't worry about the recoil. As you probably know, one or two shots on fur and you won't even notice the recoil. It's not like you are shooting a 60+ round count course of fire with this rifle. As far as Tikka is concerned, I give them two big thumbs up. One of the best choices there is for a factory rifle. [/QUOTE]
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