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<blockquote data-quote="Quintus" data-source="post: 2247951" data-attributes="member: 67552"><p>Interesting the different points of view. Many share this opinion and I certainly understand it. I am on the other side. I cannot imagine trusting any hunt to mass produced ammo, or a borrowed rifle.</p><p></p><p>One thing to consider about the 300 magnums. they are the 308 started faster, so same bullet potentially just energy retained further. If you are just starting with a magnum and have not mastered shooting it, you have a better chance of a poor shot at any range. Elk are not cape buffalo or coastal grizzlies. They have a good sized vital area and if you are a master of your 6.5 or 308 and let reason and not pride dictate your shot, you will be fine with a good bullet from either. Part of the reason the hated Creed has such a reputation as a good killer is that folks simply shoot it better and put bullets where they need to go. My $.02.</p><p>P.S. You may still want to take advantage of the "excuse" to buy another rifle<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Quintus, post: 2247951, member: 67552"] Interesting the different points of view. Many share this opinion and I certainly understand it. I am on the other side. I cannot imagine trusting any hunt to mass produced ammo, or a borrowed rifle. One thing to consider about the 300 magnums. they are the 308 started faster, so same bullet potentially just energy retained further. If you are just starting with a magnum and have not mastered shooting it, you have a better chance of a poor shot at any range. Elk are not cape buffalo or coastal grizzlies. They have a good sized vital area and if you are a master of your 6.5 or 308 and let reason and not pride dictate your shot, you will be fine with a good bullet from either. Part of the reason the hated Creed has such a reputation as a good killer is that folks simply shoot it better and put bullets where they need to go. My $.02. P.S. You may still want to take advantage of the "excuse" to buy another rifle;) [/QUOTE]
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