Hypothetical but kinda not.

[robtattoo]

Which of these would you take for elk? 500yds is my absolute limit & this will be the 'hunt of a lifetime'. Well, it won't, but let's say it was for the sake of arguing

Rifle 1:


Or, rifle 2:

 

[JPeters218]

Rifle #2

 

[WiscoHoundsman]

Depends on what bullet you are using but I’d be tempted by rifle 2.

 

[deerhunter628]

Which bullet are you using. Some need more velocity for expansion than rifle #1 has at 500 yards.

 

[robtattoo]

Depends on what bullet you are using but I’d be tempted by rifle 2.

I knew I'd forget something!

Rifle 1: Partitions
Rifle 2: Tipped Gamekings

 

[Taudisio]

The graphs had me at rifle 2. The bullets has me torn. What about the nosler Accubond as the best of both worlds?

 

[deerhunter628]

im a partition fan so i want to say rifle #1 but for once in a lifetime i will say rifle #2. There is a chance that your animal is farther than 500 yards and rifle #1 is running low on velocity.

 

[robtattoo]

The graphs had me at rifle 2. The bullets has me torn. What about the nosler Accubond as the best of both worlds?

They're a possibility for No.1, but not as accurate as the Partitions. They don't shoot at all well in No.2

 

[robtattoo]

im a partition fan so i want to say rifle #1 but for once in a lifetime i will say rifle #2. There is a chance that your animal is farther than 500 yards and rifle #1 is running low on velocity.

If it's beyond 500yds, I wouldn't take the shot. That's is my absolute accuracy limit with better than 80% first-hit confidence, assuming a 10" target in any wind. Any further & I'd pass.

 

[Taudisio]

They're a possibility for No.1, but not as accurate as the Partitions. They don't shoot at all well in No.2

That is most unfortunate. Either way you should be good. I’d take the rifle I am more comfortable with or one with sentimental value. I would keep the gameking off the shoulder, but I have no experience with it on game. So it may be just fine.

 

[Taudisio]

FWIW, if it’s a windy area, I’d lean hard towards #2

 

[kharb22]

I'd lean towards #2. Less drop at 500 and carries more energy.

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[Cant hit em]

Whatever one you shoot the best


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[BradArnett]

#2, based on wind drift.

 

[Mag_7s]

#2, less drift and more energy.

 

[11Justin22]

#2 all day

 

[LoggerDan]

The partitions.

 

[deerhunter628]

If it's beyond 500yds, I wouldn't take the shot. That's is my absolute accuracy limit with better than 80% first-hit confidence, assuming a 10" target in any wind. Any further & I'd pass.

Then rifle #1. Hard to beat partitions.

 

[mtnwrunner]

Whichever one you are holding........

Randy

 

[mxgust]

Whichever one you feel, but I might lean to the one shooting the heavier bullet