Help deciding on a new elk rifle

[RAMhunter123]

Hello everyone, I live out here in Oregon and have drawn my first elk tag. I am in need of a good elk rifle that will last me a lifetime. I have been looking at the Remington 700's and a savage 16/116. Could anyone give their own opinions on what they prefer or if they vote for one of the ones I've listed? I am thinking 300 win mag but that is also up in the air. I will be shooting anywhere from 200 to 600 yds and weight is not an issue as I'm a big guy. Any help and opinions would be more than welcome.

 

[bigry26]

Go see Denny over at bimart and get the remington 700 in 300 win. I have one and shoot it at 1000 yards often. Remember that quality optics make a difference. Ryan

 

[Catahoula]

My vote is for the 300 Win Mag!!!
I love mine & with a decent shot it does not take prisoners.
Thanks, Kirk

 

[North Idaho Hunter]

Take a serious look at the new remington 700 long range.

7mm, 300 win, or 300 RUM. you cannot go wrong with either one. If i were to only have one elk rifle it would be the 300 win mag.

I'm shooting 215 bergers at 2850 FPS. just plain awesome!

 

[StrutNut]

Also look at the Savage Bear Hunter and Savage Long Range Hunter. For me they are better balanced the the Remington Long Range with less weight. I agree with the 300 win mag as a great round for elk as well. Tikka T3's would be a great light weight option as well.