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I've taken over a dozen elk with my 7mm-08. When I see elk at 500 yards I immediately start figuring out how to get at least 200 yards closer. I'm not a long range guy, even though I shoot my rifles enough to be proficient at that distance. I've taken over 30 elk and just over 300 yards was my furthest shot. I happen to love trying to get closer so that I can ensure a good, clean kill. I've seen wayyyyyyy too many hunters take really long shots, and then walk away when the animal doesn't drop. A number of times I've gone to where the animals were at, only to find the hunter(s) had wounded one, and sometimes more. My recommendation is to get closer or be willing to pass on a shot.