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Then maybe you do need to get a license and you will be nearly ready. Better check the application dates. Or the OTC sale dates to be sure you actually get a license. July 1 is not a date for CO. Look at brochure at http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Brochure/BigGame/biggame.pdf
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I can't find 2,900 fps for '06 anywhere in my books or the online pages. My standard for '06 is about 2,700 tops with the info I have. PM on the '06, 2,900 First per 06 loads - I have not tried it personally but it has been discussed on diff threads here. Check out Big Game Rifles UNDER Reloading on the Home Page. There are 36 pages of Good 30-06 Loads. In coming days I'll try to 'search' for some of the 06 - 180 loads that 'approach' 2900 fps----24" blls. Since your are using a 300 WM, I have used IMR 4350 & IMR 4831 w/180 gr bullets and 3100 fps is NOT hard to reach. Those are old standby powders and we have NEWER powders that work well but I haven't tried them. Good Luck & I'll see what I can find and relay to you. Jerry No substitute for displacement. Alright, now I have to step in. You are not fu cking using your displacement. This is what Jerry has been trying to nicely tell you. My go to load for my 300 win mag has always been a 200gr. Nosler partition running 2900 fps. You've yet to step on the gas pedal with your big displacement cartridge. Your running the sombeetch like a souped up 30-06. There are new powders that can push the 30-06 with 180's to 2900 fps (which is where you are at with your big 300). However, Like Brad said "2950" will work just fine. It also sounds like your 300 has a 26" barrel, so you are way under-loading it. With this being said, there are better options out there in a light weight 30-06. If you are going to run it like a 30-06, you might as well be packing one... Hint..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'll toss my hat in this one... Flock of rugers chambered from .257 bob to .338 win with the odd ball rem 700 LS 25-06 and an ol' 1895 Marlin 45-70 lever gun... most often used 280, 7mm rem mag anymore. Nosler partitions done most the work. A few hot cores, horn IL's, and now ballistic tips join proven elk bullets in my rifles. I zero bolt guns for 200 yards, just in case of a long poke  A Leupould on everything save the marlin, open sights, and the odd ball 700 which wears a Nikon 3x9-40 pro-staff IF i remember right. Vortec 8x42 binocs for long range viewing. Only kilt one elk past 300 yards.... A real stretch at 305 yards the range finder lazered. Was packing the 338 win stoked with 250 gr horn spire points @2700fps that day. Most elk killed under 150 yards. Mostly due to hunting style ambush, spot and stock, walk down a heard. Closest kill was 33 feet, ambush style  Elk are not hard to kill. Hit them right, they are done. There bones are heavier and muscles thicker than deer, plan accordingly. I am not above shattering hips if need be. Also made head shots on different occasions. Rifle and zero familiarity pays off big. My 280 is just another appendage like my right hand. Good post. I also like the "ambush" approach/method... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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A thread about an imaginary rifle.
After 8 pages a different rifle is imagined, complete with load data.
You might want to imagine a little less powder in your imaginary 270, several actual rifles here top out around 53-54gr IMR 4350 with the 140gr accubond.
You wouldn't want to have to wear an imaginary eye patch.
Now that is funny. Pretty true, but funny nonetheless...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'm thinking this is eleven pages of work from a bored troll
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It will kill the son of a gun easily enough without getting too crazy about FPS no matter which of the calibers discussed in this thread. I am sure 2900 fps will get the job done. We must be trolls if we don't use the forum constantly? Go figure. I am busy and it is nice to post every now and then on elk hunting, I am sorry you don't understand this (tedhorn) You can simply not read this topic. Must be dealing with some bored people myself or the Campfire police. LOL!
Anyway, the topic is still open. All are welcome. Lastly, I never said this was happening today, I apologize again for striking a conversation. Like to get my ducks-in-a-row I guess. I will post a bulletin when I officially purchase a license, maybe you can be there at the counter to give me your two cents when I do.
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I think I do need a license before I can hunt. I need some other things too. Time is ticking this year. At this point, I think they will see me coming out there waiting to critique this kid from New York (he he).
Didn't mean to say anything to offend so many so quick. I apologize to all that were offended.
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A 300 with any decent 180 at 2950-3000 or 200 at 2850-2900 will put any elk in a heap.
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Mid-'80s vintage tang safety Ruger M77 .30-06 wearing a Leupold 2x7 Compact flinging 150 Hornady GMXs over 3000 fps.
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Ha. Late 70s - mid-80s Ruger tang safety take your pick .270 Win & Partitions (used to), 7 mm Rem Mag & Partitions (favorite), .338 Win Mag & A-Frames (among grizzlies). All have killed elk just fine. Once used only 4X, now they wear Leupold small variables with same size profiles as old 4X. (Yes abbreviated data.)
Lots of calibers kill elk.
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Ha. Late 70s - mid-80s Ruger tang safety take your pick .270 Win & Partitions (used to), 7 mm Rem Mag & Partitions (favorite), .338 Win Mag & A-Frames (among grizzlies). All have killed elk just fine. Once used only 4X, now they wear Leupold small variables with same size profiles as old 4X. (Yes abbreviated data.)
Lots of calibers kill elk. +1 good to know.
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A 300 with any decent 180 at 2950-3000 or 200 at 2850-2900 will put any elk in a heap. Beautiful!
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I'm thinking ![[Linked Image]](http://images.clipartpanda.com/fishing-hook-and-line-clipart-istockphoto_2837386-fishing-hook.jpg)
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