Show me your elk rifle and weight?

[lyle_destroys]

I have a few “elk” rifles, but, unfortunately, none have taken an elk. I had planned on correcting that small issue this fall; however, the pandemic got in the way. My newest-to-me elk rifle is a Remington 700 KS in 300 RUM. It weighs 8 pounds, 2 ounces scoped. It handles nicely, and it seems to shoot 200 gr Accubonds pretty well.

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Where are you finding the 200gr accubonds? I've been wanting to try some in my rum, have always heard good things.

 

[BAKPAKR]

Where are you finding the 200gr accubonds? I've been wanting to try some in my rum, have always heard good things.

I stocked up several years ago for another 300 RUM that shot them well. I ran out of barrel life before I ran out of bullets so I am using the leftovers in this one. After those boxes are gone, I am trying 181 gr Hammer Hunters.

 

[robtattoo]

I forgot about my third option!
To be fair, this is far from my go- to anything gun. The recoil is just.... just awful. It's hard to shoot offhand & the accuracy isn't spectacular (1.5" groups at 100) but if I ever have to climb anything or hike a long way, i'll reach for it.

Savage 11 LWH .308, model 16 stock (shortened, hollowed out & lightened) barrel cut to 18" Leupold Xv2 2-7x28 UL
5lb 14oz, loaded with 5 rounds.......

 

[Trigger06]

Kimber Montana 280 Ackley - Bushnell LRHS 4.5-18 - just under 8 lbs.

 

[Hoosker Doo]

Ruger No. 1 in 7mm Rem Mag. Right around 10 lbs in all

 

[mtwarden]

Kimber Hunter in .308, Leupold VXR 2-7 w/ Talley mounts

 

[JBradley500]

This thread makes me want to spend money. I must leave.

 

[bow_hunt32]

Weatherby Vanguard Backcountry .300 Win Mag
Factory Fluted and Cerakoted
McMillan Sako Hunter Stock
Timney 611 Trigger at 2.5 lbs
Now wears a Leupold Vx3i 4.5-14x40 30mm CDS ZL
Talley LW 30mm Low Rings
8.2 Lbs unloaded

 

[Twitch]

300prc @ 9# 2oz.

 

[Mschroeder40]

CA Arms BA tactical 300prc.
Athlon cronus btr 4.5-29x56
Zeiss rings

 

[BraedenD93]

CA Mesa 7 mag 11# 9oz
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How do you like the mesa ? Debating on getting one in 6.5 C

 

[Trogon]

Kimber 84L 280ai. Z3 BRH and boonie packer sling. 6.5lbs

 

[MTElkChaser]

20” Proof Elevation MTR in .308 | 8lbs 9oz

Could have gone lighter with a different optic, but I’ve had that 30oz Nightforce for over 10 years now on a few different rifles and it’s damn near bombproof.

 

[Jsmith410]

Forbes I had Melvin do a full treatment and chamber in 280ai. Shoots factory pretty well for a setup that weighs 7lbs all in but working up some test loads now to see what she will do. Leupold VX5 on top.

I also have a Tikka T3 rebored to a 35 Whelen sitting in a McMillan edge with mountain tactical accessories. VX6hd

 

[DMurphy]

My budget rig:

Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor
Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40 CDS
Burris Z-Rings

Just shy of 8 lbs with a sling and full magazine. Made short work of this boy last year!View attachment 217337View attachment 217339View attachment 217340

(Nice bull!) I have the same gun and mine came with a burris scope mounted to it that I actually like quite a lot. I have shot many deer with the gun and am taking it on my first elk hunt this fall. Should I change out my scope rings? I currently have no problem with accuracy, I am just a little worried about my scope picking a terrible time to move. I am torn between "Ain't broke don't fix it" and "Leave nothing to chance."

 

[nobody]

(Nice bull!) I have the same gun and mine came with a burris scope mounted to it that I actually like quite a lot. I have shot many deer with the gun and am taking it on my first elk hunt this fall. Should I change out my scope rings? I currently have no problem with accuracy, I am just a little worried about my scope picking a terrible time to move. I am torn between "Ain't broke don't fix it" and "Leave nothing to chance."

Thanks! I would say you're probably fine if it's been reliable and held zero without issue, but if you're questioning it even a little bit, it may be wise to make a change. There should be NO room for questions when it comes time to pull the trigger. If you're questioning it, the next question you need to ask would be "what would I pay for peace of mind?" Good luck!

 

[DMurphy]

Thanks! I would say you're probably fine if it's been reliable and held zero without issue, but if you're questioning it even a little bit, it may be wise to make a change. There should be NO room for questions when it comes time to pull the trigger. If you're questioning it, the next question you need to ask would be "what would I pay for peace of mind?" Good luck!

Great points. Thank you!

 

[500000KV]

Wheeler accuracy Ti 30/28N - 11lb. 12 oz w/ bipod (14oz)
Lane Precision Ti/Carbon 28N- 10lb 2oz.
Piercision 30/28N- 10lb 6oz.
Piercision 28N- 10lb
Whaley Ti/Carbon 30N- 9lb 2oz.
Mile High Shooting 28N XLR 4.0- 10lb 8oz
A couple for sale, I’m heavy on same calibers right now.

 

[coldchow]

I've used a standard ruger m77 mk2, wood/blued in 30-06, with a Leupold 3-9x40 since 1996. No idea as to weight. Probably killed 20 elk with that rifle. From about 1973 to 1995 I used a standard tang ruger m77 in 270 win. That rifle killed elk as well. Lots of nice rifles posted on this thread.

 

[Shad71]

Well that's a tough question. The last decade or so I tend to grab my custom Remington 35 Whelen when hunting the thick coastal rainforests where you seldom get a 300 yard shot. But then again if I'm hunting more open ground where shots can be farther out I take my Ruger 300 WM or my Sako 338 WM..
They all do the job with ease, but then again I have used a Remington 270 for decades and haven't had any bullets bounce off them either