New to rifle hunting, looking to get a cartridge that will be used 90%+ for deer, but elk capable (not borderline).
I’m looking at low-moderate recoiling (~15ft-lbs) cartridges since I don’t think I’ll be able to handle higher recoil and would like to learn good shooting fundamentals without hamstringing myself from flinching.
I’m used to getting close from bowhunting and expect I’ll be a mediocre shot while learning, so planning to only take shots within 200-300yds.
With those parameters and what I’ve read, I’m looking at the 7mm-08 and 6.5 PRC. They seem close-ish in recoil, but 6.5 has better velocity, while the 7mm may have better effect on tissue destruction from the larger round?
Both are plenty for deer, but I’m wondering if one has the edge for elk? Would like to just get comfortable shooting 1 rifle rather than getting a separate magnum rifle that I can’t shoot. Thanks in advance, happy to know what other options would work as well.
I’m looking at low-moderate recoiling (~15ft-lbs) cartridges since I don’t think I’ll be able to handle higher recoil and would like to learn good shooting fundamentals without hamstringing myself from flinching.
I’m used to getting close from bowhunting and expect I’ll be a mediocre shot while learning, so planning to only take shots within 200-300yds.
With those parameters and what I’ve read, I’m looking at the 7mm-08 and 6.5 PRC. They seem close-ish in recoil, but 6.5 has better velocity, while the 7mm may have better effect on tissue destruction from the larger round?
Both are plenty for deer, but I’m wondering if one has the edge for elk? Would like to just get comfortable shooting 1 rifle rather than getting a separate magnum rifle that I can’t shoot. Thanks in advance, happy to know what other options would work as well.
