Elk caliber

[Coopsdaddy]

Drew a once in a lifetime Oklahoma elk tag.
24 years of points.
They have a restriction on 270 and larger.
I own 223,6.5 and putting together a 6cm now.
So I need to buy a new tikka just for some practice and this one hunt.
I have no plans to keep it so I want a combo with 500 yard capabilities with the lowest recoil possible.
I don’t reload so would be using factory ammo.
What combo of caliber,barrel length etc will be the easiest to get rid of?
I thought about buying a 308 and just keeping it but not sure I will ever use it with my 223 and 6cm.

 

[Joel/AK]

I'd go 308, 30-06 or even a mag but personally id stick with a 30-06. Go a little bit heavy on the bullets and have fun.

 

[naked wombats]

Thats awesome on the tag draw!

You setup to swap barrels? Could get a 7mm-08 or 308 barrel to put on an action you have for less than a whole rifle.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

I'd go 308, 30-06 or even a mag but personally id stick with a 30-06. Go a little bit heavy on the bullets and have fun.

Just sold a 30/06 Fieldcraft not long ago!

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Thats awesome on the tag draw!

You setup to swap barrels? Could get a 7mm-08 or 308 barrel to put on an action you have for less than a whole rifle.

No,just prefer to buy one,I’ll swap my scope over.

 

[Marbles]

If you are set up to swap barrels, I'll mail you a 16.5 inch 308 Tikka barrel for shipping cost, just mail it back when done.

Edit: never mind, I see you aren't.

 

[hippa613]

Where is the restriction posted? Best I could tell from their state site seems like anything 55grain and up was the law. I've seen similar caliber listings on tpwd draws and asked some of their reps at a hunt expo (one I was interested in said .270 with 150gr or larger and I asked well isnt a 308win "larger" by that standard) but they just said good question. I mostly just dont like the vagueness of the requirement, not sure they actually check your barrel/ammo box!

 

[Joel/AK]

Most fish and game dont know the difference from an ar15 and a ak47.....take that for its worth

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Most fish and game dont know the difference from an ar15 and a ak47.....take that for its worth

No doubt but No way I would risk it!

 

[Coopsdaddy]

It’s in the fine print when you apply and in the confirmation emai I got.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

If you are set up to swap barrels, I'll mail you a 16.5 inch 308 Tikka barrel for shipping cost, just mail it back when done.

Edit: never mind, I see you aren't.

I appreciate that a ton but just not set up yet.
Maybe that and reloading in the next few years!

 

[Steve300xcw]

7-08 should sell pretty quick

https://www.gunbroker.com/bolt-action-rifles/search?pagesize=24&sort=13&view=1&ch-manufacturername=tikka&ch-caliber=7MM-08%20REM.

 

[Pulleye16]

Tikka t3x lite in 308. Suppressed if you have the funds.

 

[Marbles]

I appreciate that a ton but just not set up yet.
Maybe that and reloading in the next few years!

Tools are cheaper than a Tikka.

 

[TreeDog]

I’d go 7mm-08

 

[Steve300xcw]

Tools are cheaper than a Tikka.

Thats like saying reloading will save you money.

That said. I have no problems buying tools and can easily justify them

 

[Joel/AK]

OK the state says a 270 is minimum. Where is the 150 gr bullet stated? Personally I like the heavier for caliber on the bigger game, but that's me.
I'd just pick up a decent rifle in 308. You can buy ammo up or down in weight. Pretty universal. Or sell it after the hunt.

 

[bigunit]

What about one of those kimbers from psa? If you're already planning on reselling you won't lose money on those.

 

[Steve300xcw]

5 shells per day limit?

WTF kinda hunt is this?

 

[bigunit]

What about one of those kimbers from psa? If you're already planning on reselling you won't lose money on those.

Nevermind I see they're in 6.5cm