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<blockquote data-quote="Buano" data-source="post: 750750" data-attributes="member: 21641"><p>I agree that a .270 is more than sufficient for Caribou. I might be tempted to reach for a .25-06 or .257 Weatherby.</p><p></p><p>Down the road if you want to start hunting large animals like elk, I would suggest you step up to at least a .300 Win mag. </p><p></p><p>Most Alaskan bear guides require customers to carry at least a .338 Win mag.</p><p></p><p>Whether to get a gun with a heavy barrel would depend on how the gun will be used. If you are going to be chasing elk up and down mountains, LIGHT is what you want. If you are going to be hunting from a stand or not far from a horse or 4-wheeler you can get away with a heavier gun. I like heavy guns when it comes to shooting but I know most guides will laugh at anyone showing up with a heavy gun on a Rocky Mountain hunt.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buano, post: 750750, member: 21641"] I agree that a .270 is more than sufficient for Caribou. I might be tempted to reach for a .25-06 or .257 Weatherby. Down the road if you want to start hunting large animals like elk, I would suggest you step up to at least a .300 Win mag. Most Alaskan bear guides require customers to carry at least a .338 Win mag. Whether to get a gun with a heavy barrel would depend on how the gun will be used. If you are going to be chasing elk up and down mountains, LIGHT is what you want. If you are going to be hunting from a stand or not far from a horse or 4-wheeler you can get away with a heavier gun. I like heavy guns when it comes to shooting but I know most guides will laugh at anyone showing up with a heavy gun on a Rocky Mountain hunt. Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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