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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="flyguy1" data-source="post: 1904814" data-attributes="member: 92595"><p>I'm not nearly as experienced as many here, but would vouch for Tikka; don't actually have one, but have Sakos so pretty much the same deal just nicer stocks on Sako. I extensively researched Bergara recently, and while most are accurate, the problems are well documented here and elsewhere (firing pin holes too large, shrouds). </p><p></p><p>As to caliber, sure, you can shoot elk with a .270 or .308 in ideal conditions, but on public lands you don't see those conditions much. While my choice is .300WM, 7mm is OK too and both work for deer if you are careful. I use Barnes and shoot for heart and lungs and don't waste meat. .338 of course great for elk but way overkill on deer. You can sometimes find these rifles for great prices, and maybe add a laminated stock to tame recoil. </p><p></p><p>And btw, I know this is a long range forum, but lots of tricky winds here in elk country; don't assume the wind 500 yards away is blowing the same speed, or even direction as where you are shooting from. See how much drift you will have for bullet weight, BC, and velocity at target for various wind speeds and it will sober you up pretty quick. On the other hand, maybe you'll catch a windless day after a big snowstorm <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flyguy1, post: 1904814, member: 92595"] I'm not nearly as experienced as many here, but would vouch for Tikka; don't actually have one, but have Sakos so pretty much the same deal just nicer stocks on Sako. I extensively researched Bergara recently, and while most are accurate, the problems are well documented here and elsewhere (firing pin holes too large, shrouds). As to caliber, sure, you can shoot elk with a .270 or .308 in ideal conditions, but on public lands you don't see those conditions much. While my choice is .300WM, 7mm is OK too and both work for deer if you are careful. I use Barnes and shoot for heart and lungs and don't waste meat. .338 of course great for elk but way overkill on deer. You can sometimes find these rifles for great prices, and maybe add a laminated stock to tame recoil. And btw, I know this is a long range forum, but lots of tricky winds here in elk country; don't assume the wind 500 yards away is blowing the same speed, or even direction as where you are shooting from. See how much drift you will have for bullet weight, BC, and velocity at target for various wind speeds and it will sober you up pretty quick. On the other hand, maybe you'll catch a windless day after a big snowstorm :). Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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