After much research and deliberation, I'm taking my Ruger American Ranch 300 blk elk hunting later this month in CO for 2nd rifle OTC bull. This is strictly a timber hunt: sitting in ambush first/last shooting light and tracking in between. My previouse two bull encounters were at 25 yards and visibility is only 100 yards.

Wanted to bring the shortest rifle possible for carrying and quick handling since I backpack hunt in the snow at 10,000'. Will share results when I get back next month. Curious to know if anyone else has experience hunting elk at close range with the 300 blk.