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What I'm about to say is absolutely nothing against California hunters BUT, over the last ten years or so Idaho has had hordes of Californians move here. [/quote]

Montanaborn,been back to Montana lately?

As for the 7mm-08 I have never thought of it as a elk rifle,but I have seen it work and in action.140 gr bullet of TSX or Parttion will work.Conley Precision ammo makes some good oads for the 7-08
BBJ