Not the regular what cartridge poll.

[Shortschaf]

I voted for all 3 because I see them all as good options with the background given.

If hunting strictly solo, Id opt for either of the creedmoors. If a youll have someone to spot, no sweat taking the prc. Sorry, not much help ha!

ETA: if you don't use the 7prc for elk, I wonder why I'd own that rifle at all

 

[Flycast62]

Sounds like you already made your choice but just want some reassurance. Again, good luck.

7prc and get as close as you can. Shot placement is everything. Good luck!

 

[Tbone26]

I voted for all 3 because I see them all as good options with the background given.

If hunting strictly solo, Id opt for either of the creedmoors. If a youll have someone to spot, no sweat taking the prc. Sorry, not much help ha!

ETA: if you don't use the 7prc for elk, I wonder why I'd own that rifle at all

Valid point, I built a 7 prc for elk hunting so I may just stick with that plan. I will just keep my max range within my limitations.

 

[Indian Summer]

The lightest one. You’re gonna tote it way more than you’re gonna shoot it.

Really? Which matters most??? Wow

 

[Cannonball]

voted for #1 since I have a Havak Element in 7prc also ha!

 

[The Guide]

Really? Which matters most??? Wow

If all 3 rifles have accurate loads with sufficient ballistics and terminal performance at his self imposed distance limitations of 500 yards, why would you not choose the one that is the lightest and or most comfortable to carry? Please explain.

Jay

 

[jimh406]

Since you say you can shoot all 3 well, I don't see any reason for taking anything other than the 7 PRC since they seem to be shooting similar bullets.

 

[N2TRKYS]

Really? Which matters most??? Wow

It’s self explanatory.

 

[Indian Summer]

If all 3 rifles have accurate loads with sufficient ballistics and terminal performance at his self imposed distance limitations of 500 yards, why would you not choose the one that is the lightest and or most comfortable to carry? Please explain.

Jay

If they all had sufficient ballistics, I would take the one with the best ballistics. Personally, it sounds like his heaviest bullet is working best which is perfect.

 

[The Guide]

If they all had sufficient ballistics, I would take the one with the best ballistics. Personally, it sounds like his heaviest bullet is working best which is perfect.

Even if that one was the heaviest and an uncomfortable chassis stock? I'm just saying if they will all work and you plan to do lots of hiking, take the lightest most comfortable to carry AND shoot rifle. I've never been in the woods and wished for a heavier rifle. Then again I get out and hike distances off trail with high vertical changes.

Jay

 

[Koda_]

Thanks. I was leaning 7 PRC but with all the small caliber discussions I was second guessing myself. This group has so much more experience than I do I figured it could only help.

So then it sounds like your question is about best caliber not best rifle? There's a lot of discussion in this group in favor of using small calibers for elk size game but that doesn't represent the entire hunting community. If your second guessing yourself on your 6creed then go with a caliber your comfortable with especially for your first elk.

Your an experienced shooter Im curious why the self imposed 500yd limit?

 

[SloppyJ]

If there was $1k on the line that you had to make a first round impact on a water jug at 500yds, what would you pick?

That's your answer.

 

[kcm2]

Doesn't the question begin with how you are hunting? There's a different answer if you're sitting on a right shooting at elk on another ridge, versus hanging in the timber.

 

[swavescatter]

Bullets over headstamps. ELDX over Bergers all day long and twice on Sunday. Plus the creed is going to be more accurate/easier to shoot. Within 500 yds it's plenty.

 

[Turkeytider]

None. Go buy a new Tikka in .223. Sorry, couldn’t resist. Kinda like a high hanging curve ball. Just had to swing!

 

[NevadaMike]

So then it sounds like your question is about best caliber not best rifle? There's a lot of discussion in this group in favor of using small calibers for elk size game but that doesn't represent the entire hunting community. If your second guessing yourself on your 6creed then go with a caliber your comfortable with especially for your first elk.

Your an experienced shooter Im curious why the self imposed 500yd limit?

I do shoot quite a bit and participate in NRL Hunter etc. It just seems like the right thing to do. Again my experience is limited but who knows what my trigger pull will look like along with all the other excitement induced irregularities.

 

[Ditt44]

7 PRC. You can download it or have it done for you for smaller/lighter game. I gave up my 7mm Rem Magnum because it's just too much for whitetail and I hated the recoil having a long history of concussions. I should have invested in reloading/having it reloaded for me to down-power it. It was a fantastic rifle but far too much at 'normal' power.

If you are using a can, that 7 PRC, as you know, is a small caliber .22 class rile with a heavy punch.

 

[Koda_]

I do shoot quite a bit and participate in NRL Hunter etc. It just seems like the right thing to do. Again my experience is limited but who knows what my trigger pull will look like along with all the other excitement induced irregularities.

Every hunter will have a different opinion on max range, nothing wrong with setting yourself a limit within your abilities. In your calibers they will perform out to 500, one barely...., but the real question is if you know your bullets "terminal velocity"?
That will help you know which caliber to choose. Which bullet performs better terminally at 500yds, or more if thats the only chance you get on a bull.

 

[backyardbandit]

Sounds like you're a pretty good shooter, have quality setups, and have practiced out to 1000 yards, so I think you're splitting hairs picking a winner between any of those guns 500 or less yards.

I'd take the 7prc. It's the lightest rifle that hits the hardest out of the 3 and being suppressed it doesn't kick much.
I've never shot a vld-h though.

 

[BRTreedogs]

#1 if you don't hunt suppressed then F U
#2 all of them will kill elk no problem.
#3 I still shoot a heavier cartridge then the Rokslide crowd because of wind drift, it has nothing to do with what I think will kill an animal.
I believe I am more likely to hit the animal if my wind drift call is reduced by 50 percent.

Good luck. Take whatever