Need an new Elk Gun!

[Pharmseller]

So, what caliber would you choose and why? But again, your only other gun is a 308...keep that in mind when deciding.

oh boy...I guess this was a hard question or they didn't read it.

7mm caliber. Very versatile, great bullet selections. Proven elk killer in my experience.

600 yards max range, but that’s also cartridge specific.

We can talk specific cartridge and bullets, too, but you didn’t ask.

Do you know the difference between caliber and cartridge?

What cartridge is your .308 caliber rifle chambered in?

 

[Pharmseller]

Didn’t you ask this question two years ago? What are you waiting for? Make a decision, dude!



Hey all-

Excited to join a good group of hunters. I’m a mid west guy looking for a 300 win mag for some elk hunts out west.

I LOVE tikka t3’s but I’ve also heard it’s not fun to shoot in the 300 win mag.

In all seriousness, I’m not looking to break the bank here as I’ll Probably only get a half dozen ek hunts in…bamn lottos! Lol

I have a really nice scope already, so looking to drop “around” a grand on the rifle.

Looking for the obvious:
Light weight
Accurate to 500-600 yards
Threaded barrel as I WANT a muzzle brake

In your opinion, what’s a good 300 min mag that I could put or comes with a muzzle brake?

Thanks!

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

Didn’t you ask this question two years ago? What are you waiting for? Make a decision, dude!



Hey all-

Excited to join a good group of hunters. I’m a mid west guy looking for a 300 win mag for some elk hunts out west.

I LOVE tikka t3’s but I’ve also heard it’s not fun to shoot in the 300 win mag.

In all seriousness, I’m not looking to break the bank here as I’ll Probably only get a half dozen ek hunts in…bamn lottos! Lol

I have a really nice scope already, so looking to drop “around” a grand on the rifle.

Looking for the obvious:
Light weight
Accurate to 500-600 yards
Threaded barrel as I WANT a muzzle brake

In your opinion, what’s a good 300 min mag that I could put or comes with a muzzle brake?

Thanks!

Analysis paralysis

Gets the best of us

 

[madtinker]

For myself, I’d get a .223, because I’ve read enough to be curious, and I’ve already decided that my next gun would be something I can use to teach the kids to shoot.

 

[Rock’N Tacos]

I love my 280 AI. Mine is a christensen FFT and has been awesome.

I also really like Browning XBolts.

 

[Hybull]

6.5 Creedmoor, similar to my 308, manageable recoil, kills elk cleanly.

 

[TheViking]

Buy a Tikka T3x Stainless 270 and be done. It'll kill anything you need it to. Ammo everywehre, cheap to shoot, mild recoil. LOTS of factory ammo options as well. If you want to upgrade anything on it, Tikka has a ton of aftermarket options for everything.

 

[slm9s]

300wsm, 18" barrel, Scythe on the end. Recoils like a 260 with 180 ABs at 2850.

 

[leavy76]

Springfield armory model 2020 waypoint. Chambered in 30-06, with zeis conquest V4 / 4-12x44. With NO turrets.

I agree with staying away from tge silencer bull crap.

Everyone shows up with to much technology and all the gimmicky crap and can't hit nothing.

30-06 is still and always will be best deer/elk cartridge

I keep trying to convince myself that I need to 'upgrade' from my Browning AB3 30-06. But I can't come up with any real good reasons. Aside from the fact that it's ugly, a little loud and kicks like a mule. But it's under 7lbs and an absolute tack driver. So far, it's proven itself to be a very reliable firearm in the field.

 

[Pulleye16]

Didn’t you ask this question two years ago? What are you waiting for? Make a decision, dude!



Hey all-

Excited to join a good group of hunters. I’m a mid west guy looking for a 300 win mag for some elk hunts out west.

I LOVE tikka t3’s but I’ve also heard it’s not fun to shoot in the 300 win mag.

In all seriousness, I’m not looking to break the bank here as I’ll Probably only get a half dozen ek hunts in…bamn lottos! Lol

I have a really nice scope already, so looking to drop “around” a grand on the rifle.

Looking for the obvious:
Light weight
Accurate to 500-600 yards
Threaded barrel as I WANT a muzzle brake

In your opinion, what’s a good 300 min mag that I could put or comes with a muzzle brake?

Thanks!

Obviously, a simple question is too hard for some. And some people have waaaay too much time to be searching someone old posts. . lol Others don’t live on this forum 24/7 and have better things to do.

I guess I can explain that I tried shooting a buddies 300wm and did not like it. I guess you didn’t pick up on that, but I’m sure you are too busy digging I t everyone profile posts.

It was a very simple question. Simply put, if buying your first elk gun, and you had a solid 308 you shoot for whitetail, what would you buy? I’m not looking for: “308 is just fine.” “Just buy a suppressor”. I know a 308 is a great gun I also know a suppressor would be the cats meow. But don’t want suppressor. I know a horse would be awesome as well, but I’m not buying a horse.

I want a new and dedicated elk gun…just not a 300winmag. I’m not swapping out scopes to hunt whitetail and elk every season or weeks apart by owning one gun. I also wouldn’t mind the 308 being a backup gun

It really was a simple question but theres always the “I know everything” guys on forums…I’ve found a few.

And I have time, it’s no rush.

 

[Pulleye16]

High on the list so far I think is:

7mm prc (but not liking the tikka reviews)
270
30-06

Maybe 7-08???

 

[TheViking]

High on the list so far I think is:

7mm prc (but not liking the tikka reviews)
270
30-06

Maybe 7-08???

If you didn’t like shooting the 300 Win Mag, you most likely won’t like shooting the 7 PRC. It’s a little step down, but still has stout recoil (without brake or suppressor).

7-08 is a fantastic cartridge as well.
Recoil from high to low from the 3 above:
30-06
270
7-08

 

[Pharmseller]

Obviously, a simple question is too hard for some. And some people have waaaay too much time to be searching someone old posts. . lol Others don’t live on this forum 24/7 and have better things to do.

I guess I can explain that I tried shooting a buddies 300wm and did not like it. I guess you didn’t pick up on that, but I’m sure you are too busy digging I t everyone profile posts.

It was a very simple question. Simply put, if buying your first elk gun, and you had a solid 308 you shoot for whitetail, what would you buy? I’m not looking for: “308 is just fine.” “Just buy a suppressor”. I know a 308 is a great gun I also know a suppressor would be the cats meow. But don’t want suppressor. I know a horse would be awesome as well, but I’m not buying a horse.

I want a new and dedicated elk gun…just not a 300winmag. I’m not swapping out scopes to hunt whitetail and elk every season or weeks apart by owning one gun. I also wouldn’t mind the 308 being a backup gun

It really was a simple question but theres always the “I know everything” guys on forums…I’ve found a few.

And I have time, it’s no rush.

Please respond to post 61.

 

[Nick4050]

Easy button for me would be a 7 Rem Mag. Ammo is everywhere, its a great round to pick up where the .308 leaves off and big enough to responsibly hunt any animal in North America, with substantially less recoil than the .300 Win. In a 7 pound gun it's very manageable, even for those who aren't used to being around big magnums.

 

[Pulleye16]

Please respond to post 61.

No.

My question isn’t about my 308.

It has nothing to do with my question…you’re nitpicking, looking for an internet fight.

 

[keystone112]

I would go with a 6.5 PRC. The Sauer Classic under $500 at Eurooptic looks the part.

 

[BCDJR]

Bro...Reading is tough, I get it. I understand there are a ton of calibers that kill elk...that wasn't the question, bro.

Question was, bro, What caliber would YOU buy if you were to buy an elk rifle under 7lbs and your only other gun was a 308. Pretty simple.

.300 win mag would be the choice if I were in your shoes get a break on it and see how it works. Your buddy’s gun might have had a stock design that is less than forgiving.

 

[LongWayAround]

"Dedicated elk rifle" sounds like "rifle I don't shoot" to me.

You don't want to use the .308. Is it that specific rifle or the .308 cartridge that you want to move on from?

The 300wm is out for recoil. Seems like a good choice to me. Any stout cartridge is going to have a fair bit or recoil in a 7lb gun. You should probably throw out the 7RM, 7PRC, 30-06, etc. Lots of powder, heavy bullet, light gun...

The right answer is probably between 6 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.

Maybe 7-08, but that's very similar to your .308...