308? 30-06? or 7mm rem mag?

[ODB]

30 06. If you need anything bigger than a 30 06, you need something bigger than a 7mm or 300.

 

[Wolf76]

The 308 will do what you want. Easy to shoot, ammo everywhere, and is known for accuracy.
My group has killed elk at 400+ yards with the 308 (all 1 shot kills).
If you reload, the variety of bullets is second to none.
IMO the 06 is overkill for deer but not enough better for elk to justify going that route. Basically if you need more gun than a 308, an 06 isn't the answer.
All that said my favorite "get stuff done" cartridge is a 300 win mag. Something about a 215 Berger @2900 fps that makes things die lightning quick.

 

[jacknifejc]

Of those you listed I’d take the 30-06 any day.

 

[Kgentry]

I’m a 7mm guy myself and have killed quite a few deer and elk with my 7mm. I don’t mind the recoil but there’s a big difference between the recoil of a 7mm and a 300wm. 500yrds is achievable with every caliber you have listed but being as your looking at a tikka I would suggest a 270 because the tikkas tend to be so light. So many guys skip over the 270 and go right for the magnums and the 270 is a very versatile round with good bullet options and light recoil. The 270 will and has killed every game animal in North America for years. Best of luck to you in deciding what caliber you need!

 

[T3clay]

Am I missing something? This is a energy chart for 140gr nosler partitions for 7mm-08. I also am interested in this cartridge but this 1000 ft energy at 500 yds??????

 

[howl]

.270 covers the whole range of those by accommodating both 130gr deer and 150gr elk loads. It is all of those rolled into one.

 

[Billinsd]

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Am I missing something? This is a energy chart for 140gr nosler partitions for 7mm-08. I also am interested in this cartridge but this 1000 ft energy at 500 yds??????

https://shop.nosler.com/media/extendware/ewimageopt/media/inline/f0/3/trophy-grade-7mm-08-rem-140gr-accubondr-20ct-f13.jpg

Try this accubond.

 

[T3clay]

1180 ft lbs energy @500 yds is a little low for elk isn't it?

 

[16Bore]

You got 99 problems and caliber ain’t one...

 

[menhaden_man]

1180 ft lbs energy @500 yds is a little low for elk isn't it?

I’d be curious at how many people actually take ethical shots at 500 yards. I’ve whacked over 40 ungulates in 30+ years of hunting and haven’t shot over maybe 350, and maybe all but 4 or 5 under 150 yards.

Maybe I’m wrong, but the armchair sniper stuff has gotten out of hand. And here’s where the arguments start.

All the suggestions so far hold water.

 

[16Bore]

I’d be curious at how many people actually take ethical shots at 500 yards. I’ve whacked over 40 ungulates in 30+ years of hunting and haven’t shot over maybe 350, and maybe all but 4 or 5 under 150 yards.

Maybe I’m wrong, but the armchair sniper stuff has gotten out of hand. And here’s where the arguments start.

All the suggestions so far hold water.

News flash.....you’ll get banned from Instagram if you’re not dialing your scope.

#tacticoolsniperlife

 

[menhaden_man]

News flash.....you’ll get banned from Instagram if you’re not dialing your scope.

#tacticoolsniperlife

Dialing is like condoms... it don’t feel the same and I’m not quite sure how to do it properly

 

[16Bore]

Just pinch the tip before you roll it down.

 

[menhaden_man]

Just pinch the tip before you roll it down.

For dialing to 500?

 

[Jbehredt]

For dialing to 500?

Just proved your point I guess

 

[menhaden_man]

Just proved your point I guess

No doubt besides, the Precision Hunter is pushing 1400 ft-lbs at 500 yds for the 7-08 and I’m pretty sure many guys are stacking many elk with it. I don’t have one, but don’t think they are making a bad recommendation.

https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/7mm-08-rem-150-gr-eld-x-precision-hunter#!/

 

[16Bore]

So do the ELDX loads for 308, 30-06, & 270. Which means just phuggin pick one.

308 - oh, it’s too short and slow. Pudgy fat kid.

30-06 - old skool. I’m a young cool mofo. Nothing exciting has ever happened with a 30-06.....and nothing’s never not been done with one either.

270- reports are that this cartridge leads to homo erotic fantasies. Still doesn’t sound “cool enough” to talk about on Instagram. Funny enough, the messiah Rinella uses one and guys still feel under gunned.

7mm-08 - oh my....now we’re starting to sound fancy. Yeah babe. Throwing around little metric system mixed with the short fat guy. Now we’re getting into the realm of being able to say “I’m running” instead of “using” or “shooting” a certain cartridge.

7mm RM - oh shit, now I’m on steroids veins popping “you’re a girly man” hit the gym..protein shake. Grrrrr!!! You want more? Yeah bitch. But in typical fashion, spindly little calf muscles.


This shit is soooo complicated until you realize it’s not.

 

[T3clay]

I am by no means a long range Hunter, I simply would like to have enough gun to reach out that far if I get to that point someday

 

[T3clay]

So do the ELDX loads for 308, 30-06, & 270. Which means just phuggin pick one.

308 - oh, it’s too short and slow. Pudgy fat kid.

30-06 - old skool. I’m a young cool mofo. Nothing exciting has ever happened with a 30-06.....and nothing’s never not been done with one either.

270- reports are that this cartridge leads to homo erotic fantasies. Still doesn’t sound “cool enough” to talk about on Instagram. Funny enough, the messiah Rinella uses one and guys still feel under gunned.

7mm-08 - oh my....now we’re starting to sound fancy. Yeah babe. Throwing around little metric system mixed with the short fat guy. Now we’re getting into the realm of being able to say “I’m running” instead of “using” or “shooting” a certain cartridge.

7mm RM - oh shit, now I’m on steroids veins popping “you’re a girly man” hit the gym..protein shake. Grrrrr!!! You want more? Yeah bitch. But in typical fashion, spindly little calf muscles.


This shit is soooo complicated until you realize it’s not.

Well who pissed in your morning coffee... Not all of us are experts....

 

[Newtosavage]

Now we’re getting into the realm of being able to say “I’m running” instead of “using” or “shooting” a certain cartridge.