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Ok guys I'd appreciate some input. I buying a new rifle and I'm flip flopping on the chambering. I'm back and forth between the 243 and 7mm08. I mainly hunt whitetail in TN. But I also have the opportunity to go to Idaho and hunt elk. Elk will not be a regular thing,might only do it once!
Also wouldn't mind doing another black bear hunt or two.
Lets assume I'm a decent shot,and willing to wait for the right shot opportunity to present itself and I know the animals anatomy.Which would you choose?????

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I'm sure there will be lots of posts that a 243 can do elephants but I for one would be much more comfortable hunting elk with a 7mm over a 6mm any day no matter how much powder was pushing it. Just my opine and it's free so you know what it's worth.


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Spilt the difference! I've thought about it but gonna stick with either the 6 or 7MM

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My choice is 7-08 but I favor anything in 7mm. Realistically, any shortie with a .473 bolt face will work. Plenty of great killing bullets in.243 cal if that is your choice.

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Think bullets first.

Hint...............


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Originally Posted by Big Stick
Think bullets first.

Hint...............


I did......6MM 105 AMAX.......7MM 162 AMAX. Been wanting to fool with both!

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7mm 162 gr

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Definatly the 7 08

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You'll love the 7-08.

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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Originally Posted by Big Stick
Think bullets first.

Hint...............


I did......6MM 105 AMAX.......7MM 162 AMAX. Been wanting to fool with both!


Next move is to think twist rate,throating and COAL..................


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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Ok guys I'd appreciate some input. I buying a new rifle and I'm flip flopping on the chambering. I'm back and forth between the 243 and 7mm08. I mainly hunt whitetail in TN. But I also have the opportunity to go to Idaho and hunt elk. Elk will not be a regular thing,might only do it once!
Also wouldn't mind doing another black bear hunt or two.
Lets assume I'm a decent shot,and willing to wait for the right shot opportunity to present itself and I know the animals anatomy.Which would you choose?????


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Only you can't really answer the question as posed--that violates the campfire's Prime Directive.

I recommend a 7mm short mag.

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Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Ok guys I'd appreciate some input. I buying a new rifle and I'm flip flopping on the chambering. I'm back and forth between the 243 and 7mm08. I mainly hunt whitetail in TN. But I also have the opportunity to go to Idaho and hunt elk. Elk will not be a regular thing,might only do it once!
Also wouldn't mind doing another black bear hunt or two.
Lets assume I'm a decent shot,and willing to wait for the right shot opportunity to present itself and I know the animals anatomy.Which would you choose?????


Yikes! You must think highly of the 243. I think of 243's for elk like Americans drinking warm German beer. You gotta have a taste for it, and you gotta want it.

A std twist rate is going to either give you hunting bullets of up to 100gr, or up to 175 with the 7. Give in to peer pressure: 7-08 is the new drunk cheerleader at the party.


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Originally Posted by utah708
Only you can't really answer the question as posed--that violates the campfire's Prime Directive.

I recommend a 7mm short mag.



In that case�7x57�.duh�..


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7-08. Most definitely. The 243 is a great round but for the hunting you listed I just think the 7mm is the way to go.

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Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
Yikes! You must think highly of the 243. I think of 243's for elk like Americans drinking warm German beer. You gotta have a taste for it, and you gotta want it.


I've consumed a good bit of beer in a number of places in Germany, and it isn't served warm. The beer in Bavaria makes it clear how crappy American mass market beer is.

Back on topic, I'd rather whack an elk with the 7mm08.

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Originally Posted by ingwe
Originally Posted by utah708
Only you can't really answer the question as posed--that violates the campfire's Prime Directive.

I recommend a 7mm short mag.



In that case�7x57�.duh�..


Do they still make those? Are they loading smokeless in 'em yet?



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