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Here’s my dad’s final bull. He was 75 at the time. A single 140 AccuBond at 225 yards, Tikka 7mm-08. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Y9QH6VGN/F1-D4-C9-F2-E423-4-D4-A-9-E85-76-EC3-E4-EDFAE.jpg) 7mm-08, .308, no elk will know the difference. P
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I don't know why that 25-06 won't work.
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Here’s my dad’s final bull. He was 75 at the time. A single 140 AccuBond at 225 yards, Tikka 7mm-08. 7mm-08, .308, no elk will know the difference. P That’s a cool Pic Pharm. My bunch has been killing elk for a while now, for the most part nobody uses a “real elk rifle”. We don’t normally kill big bulls, raghorn 5Xs are the norm on hard hunted public land. But we do occasionally luck into an old bull. Off the top of my head I can think of 5 6X or better bulls I’ve seen bite the dust, none high scoring but all old and heavy horned. They’ve fell to well placed shots from 270, 30/06, 7/08, and one to the 7RM, ranges from 225-472yds. My dad’s last bull from a couple years ago, 7/08 150gr C&C, 275yd. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Wz2p2Dzk/ACD1-CEDA-2-B86-4353-A68-A-8-AF3-D3-E5984-F.jpg)
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[quote=Border Doc]I may have skipped over some of the details of this thread, but I didn't see mention about the use of a "sissy pad" when shooting, especially at the range. That device (and good hearing protection) has allowed me to forget about recoil and concentrate on sight picture, trigger control and follow-through.
Yes sir, I have and use one! lol
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[quote=Border Doc]I may have skipped over some of the details of this thread, but I didn't see mention about the use of a "sissy pad" when shooting, especially at the range. That device (and good hearing protection) has allowed me to forget about recoil and concentrate on sight picture, trigger control and follow-through.
Yes sir, I have and use one! lol There’s been a rifle that I felt required a sissy pad.
I prefer classic.
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I use a PAST shoulder pad at the range with most rifles. It serves two purposes. It adds the space of cold weather hunting clothes and certainly helps reduce sharp recoil. My heavy kickers all have Pachmayr Decelerator or Limbsaver pads. The .257 Roberts and 7x57 need none. The old .300 Weatherby is a handful but gets the job done on elk. Seldom need to fire a barrage at game with it.
I’ll stick with the .300 Wby, 7mm Wby, and .35 Whelen as long as I can. I’ve got two 7x57’s that I’m working up for deer and will switch to them when I can’t hack the recoil. I’ll be 74 this elk season.
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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 bought a Past pad many years ago following rotator cuff surgery and find it very helpful when shooting off a bench.
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I don't know why that 25-06 won't work. FWIW, years ago,Hornady told me that their .257 ,120 grain BTHP was deigned specifialy for elk out of the 25/06! Cat
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If I ever draw again (by far the hardest part of elk hunting) I'll be leaving the 30-06 at home and taking one of my 6.5 Creedmoors w/140gr bullets. They are super accurate, easy to shoot, mild on recoil and pack plenty of punch to kill any elk I have ever seen.
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If I ever draw again (by far the hardest part of elk hunting) I'll be leaving the 30-06 at home and taking one of my 6.5 Creedmoors w/140gr bullets. They are super accurate, easy to shoot, mild on recoil and pack plenty of punch to kill any elk I have ever seen. Although there are many people who state that the Creedmoor is not nearly enough for elk, there are far too many elk and moose shot with one shot kills that refute that! With the right bullets it will work perfectly, but then, in the wrong hands a 375H&H is not enough! LOL Cat
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If I ever draw again (by far the hardest part of elk hunting) I'll be leaving the 30-06 at home and taking one of my 6.5 Creedmoors w/140gr bullets. They are super accurate, easy to shoot, mild on recoil and pack plenty of punch to kill any elk I have ever seen. Although there are many people who state that the Creedmoor is not nearly enough for elk, there are far too many elk and moose shot with one shot kills that refute that! With the right bullets it will work perfectly, but then, in the wrong hands a 375H&H is not enough! LOL Cat 270 Win with 150g Partitions or A-Frames works just fine too 
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Seems like options include, suppressed 30-06. Though if this not getting traction Ill have to agree the 25-06 with a premium bullet offer what you are asking for as well.
If you just want a new rifle Id go either 6mm Creedmoor or 6.5 creed moor. Suppressor still good consideration with a 6.5 or a 6mm Creedmoor IMHO.
In any case choose a premium bullet. All copper is worth a look IMHO.
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I’m an 06 wh*re and anything based on it. but your low recoil requirements. Anything based on the 308 case. Going for the KISS approach, tikka T3x SL and Probably the best all around would be 7-08mm, even the 6.5. CM is solid.
I also wouldn’t hesitate with 243 or 6 CM with modern bullets.
I have loaded down the 270 with 140s at 2800 and it was nice to shoot.
To me, Hot 270 doesn’t feel much different that a standard 06.
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All of them do something better than the 30-06, but none of them do everything as well.
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Because of various surgeries to my neck and such , my big gun for elk is a 7x57, I have a .260 and .243 that actually get carried more though.......
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I'm not quite there, but its getting close! I drove rig-up trucks/moved drilling rigs/30 ton tandem, rigging,etc for 20 yrs in my early adulthood. No automatic transmissions, all 4 speed Brownlight and 5 speed standards, reach around and work winch levers, etc) Replaced both knees, left hip ( yep, my clutch leg/knee!) plate in neck. I can take alot of recoil, but I am noticing some subtle changes in my right shoulder. While it isn't freezing up, etc, it gets sore; some days worse than others. So, for the bad days, I am thinking of a lighter weight/lighter recoiling (muzzle brake is fine) but not ultra-lightweight ( I can't shoot them well) rifle for elk. (I was thinking the Kimber Pro Hunter Dissolve in 280AI or '06 w/brake might be too light?) I limit myself to around 300yds anymore also.
For hayfield, etc cow elk, I have a sweet older Mod 700 25-06. I am scrounging up an older Remington 700 Model 78 30-06 that has been set in an older wood, ADL stock. Limbsaver and a brake would do nice. I like the older Model 700 Mountain Rifles and of course the older Mod 70 FWT. Anyone travelled this route for this reason? 25-06, 243, 6mm Remington, 6mm creed, 257, etc
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I think you’ve already got the rifle you’re looking for in .25-06, load up some 120 partitions and slay any elk you want out to 300 yards. Saskatchewan! +1
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When I started hunting elk, the .25-06 was just coming on the market strong. The .243 had been around a while. Only a couple guys used the .243 and they shot for the ear. Their friends got tired hunting with him because he had to be so close. The 25-06 had a great following, but it didn't last. One of my friends, a gov.t trapper, said he quit the .25 because he was tired of tracking elk. They will do the job, but there are certainly far better tools available.
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Never shot an Elk so take it for what it is worth but I think the .25-06 would be perfect but if you just want a new rifle I would look for a Ruger RSI in .257 Roberts and use good Barnes or Hammer bullets and go forth and slay them.
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