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Help Deciding on "Budget" Rifle & Scope for Once in a lifetime Elk tag (narrowed down list)
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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 2177118" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>PS: I just saw that 243 is your largest rifle, suggesting potential unfamiliarity in your rifle choice. We've all been there. Some extra considerations: I would go shoot a few rounds with someone's 375 or 338 until recognizing that the caliber will not hurt you. Then consider any of the better elk caliber, the brand new 6.8Western up to the 338s. If you choose a Tikka rifle (always a great choice) you will be limited to their 11"-twist in 30 caliber and a current unavailability in 338. Hammer Bullets has a nice 162gn .308" Absolute Hammer that would be great in a Tikka. Jack O'Connor would recommend a good ole 270 and my wife's Tikka in 270 would do the job because its very accurate. </p><p>PPS: Tikka use the same sized actions for the various caliber between 6.5 and 338, so you would not be saving any weight with a short round.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 2177118, member: 53978"] PS: I just saw that 243 is your largest rifle, suggesting potential unfamiliarity in your rifle choice. We've all been there. Some extra considerations: I would go shoot a few rounds with someone's 375 or 338 until recognizing that the caliber will not hurt you. Then consider any of the better elk caliber, the brand new 6.8Western up to the 338s. If you choose a Tikka rifle (always a great choice) you will be limited to their 11"-twist in 30 caliber and a current unavailability in 338. Hammer Bullets has a nice 162gn .308" Absolute Hammer that would be great in a Tikka. Jack O'Connor would recommend a good ole 270 and my wife's Tikka in 270 would do the job because its very accurate. PPS: Tikka use the same sized actions for the various caliber between 6.5 and 338, so you would not be saving any weight with a short round. [/QUOTE]
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