Elk Rifle

[uthuntr]

I have a 7saum and 300nmi that I’m currently using for most hunts. That 300nmi hits hard. Like knock down my steel plate every single time hard. You drew a sweet tag, and want a new rifle for the hunt. I get it and don’t blame you! Go splurge!!!!! Oh, and keep that nx8. If you don’t want it, I’ll trade you for the rokslide flavor of the week maven 2.1 plus some cash!!

Appreciate it! Curious if you’re not liking the Maven. Wish you made the jump for a little extra optic or just ready for an upgrade?

 

[Quandary]

You want a bigger caliber and better scope $3,000 budget. Buy these;

Weatherby 307 Alpine CT 300 PRC Rifle

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[Quandary]

Yes in the dedicated NM draw thread and someone suggested don’t from now on haha. Don’t really care if it’s a secret. Also heard 300 prc is a juggernaut but kicks like a mule. Wish i could shoot one before dropping $$

I have a 300PRC in a Manners PH stock. I shoot it suppressed, so a little bit of recoil reduction. It really isn't that bad. Would I shoot box upon box in a range session, no. But 20 rounds developing a load, no problem.

 

[Shawn_Guinn]

You committed the rockslide cardinal sin by suggesting anything over a 6 mm lol. I did it no long ago and just got the gun I wanted in 300 prc. I’m primarily a bow hunter I can hunt elk with a 45 lb long bow and kill most things alive in North America with a 40 lb compound but I firmly believe we owe it to animal to maximize lethality. Now it’s one thing if all you can physically handle a 243 or you got injuries or your small framed shoot a 40 lb bow. But I’m big , strong and I like big draw weights and calibers flinging reasonably heavy arrows and bullets for when shit isn’t perfect. Never heard anyone say he killed the elk to dead….

 

[Jhconnected]

I find these arguments funny when many are killed with a bow and arrow every year.

 

[Shawn_Guinn]

I find these arguments funny when many are killed with a bow and arrow every year.

But in fairness different modes of action broadheads cut and slice creating hemorrhaging and blood loss. I can also very penetration effects with arrow weight, head design, bow and cam design draw weights and draw length. Rifles can’t realistically have that much variance even in the reloading world. I agree plenty of people kill em with small flat fast projectiles but nothing wrong with fast flat big projectiles either both definitely have advantages advantages

 

[RusticRiver]

.300WM with good glass will get you nearly everything you could ever want in a single rifle. The selection of projectiles (weights, makes, compositions) is enormous. Blacktail to inland griz and everything in between. I sure love my Christiansen Arms. I only buy new rifles because of want, not need after purchasing the 300.

Guys, are we serious about .223 for large game or are you just pulling my lariat? If you are...leave some ladies for the rest of us. (Just because you can, doesn't mean you should)

 

[Jhconnected]

But in fairness different modes of action broadheads cut and slice creating hemorrhaging and blood loss. I can also very penetration effects with arrow weight, head design, bow and cam design draw weights and draw length. Rifles can’t realistically have that much variance even in the reloading world. I agree plenty of people kill em with small flat fast projectiles but nothing wrong with fast flat big projectiles either both definitely have advantages advantages

Agreed. The point is that a big broadhead of any configuration can’t cause as much damage as a 6mm Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC.

 

[Deadspace]

.300WM with good glass will get you nearly everything you could ever want in a single rifle. The selection of projectiles (weights, makes, compositions) is enormous. Blacktail to inland griz and everything in between. I sure love my Christiansen Arms. I only buy new rifles because of want, not need after purchasing the 300.

Guys, are we serious about .223 for large game or are you just pulling my lariat? If you are...leave some ladies for the rest of us. (Just because you can, doesn't mean you should)

It’s effective but you need the right bullet. Took me a while to get on board but after killing two elk with a 223/77TMK combo, I’m a believer.

 

[RusticRiver]

It’s effective but you need the right bullet. Took me a while to get on board but after killing two elk with a 223/77TMK combo, I’m a believer.

I believe you and I'm certainly not going to argue if it works for you. I respect it but I just don't feel comfortable taking that small of a caliber into the elk woods when my shot distance may be anywhere from 50yds to 500yds, not to mention the chance of an ornery griz that wants to shake hands. (I prefer a fix blade broadhead anyway).

Cheers!

 

[wesfromky]

I believe you and I'm certainly not going to argue if it works for you. I respect it but I just don't feel comfortable taking that small of a caliber into the elk woods when my shot distance may be anywhere from 50yds to 500yds, not to mention the chance of an ornery griz that wants to shake hands. (I prefer a fix blade broadhead anyway).

Cheers!

It will probably take a few days to read it all, but it is worth it.

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Thread '.223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.'

Jun 3, 2019

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I’ve read it here and elsewhere online. It got my attention. I started digging and asking questions and listened.

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Now for the delivery system. Accurate. Repeatable. Reliable. Reasonable weight to afford steady shot placement and the ability to spot my own impacts...

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[DiabeticKripple]

If you are dead set on buying a new rifle in a bigger cartridge, Id go something in 7PRC slinging 175gr ELD-X or 180gr ELD-M at 2950fps. High BC bullets that will carry their velocity out there with less wind drift.

 

[Deadspace]

I believe you and I'm certainly not going to argue if it works for you. I respect it but I just don't feel comfortable taking that small of a caliber into the elk woods when my shot distance may be anywhere from 50yds to 500yds, not to mention the chance of an ornery griz that wants to shake hands. (I prefer a fix blade broadhead anyway).

Cheers!

I hear ya man. It’s just an option, not the option. I also prefer a fixed blade. I’ll be taking a quiver full of them to Alaska this year to chase moose!

 

[nm.otter]

It will probably take a few days to read it all, but it is worth it.

Days?

 

[UTJL]

+1 for spend $500 on ammo for the 6.5 PRC, so you become a great shot and confident in it. Then save the $2500 for another tag.

A new rifle won’t make you a better shot, but more practice will. New gear isn’t going to make you a better hunter, but more tags will.