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The 3 things that will instill confidence: 1) practice 2) practice 3) practice[/quote]

Take them all to the range, shoot all of them out to 400 yards from varying field positions.

I think you will soon figure out which rifle is primary, back up, and so forth. May even decide to move one down the road.

Every combo listed will take an elk.

In that case pick the rifle chambered in the biggest and baddest cartridge you have. Don't practice and don't bother with a good zero. Rely on the "knock down power" to get the job done......

Maybe the real question is “OP, Which bullet are you thinking about running.?”🙂

I’ve found my bullet and load for whitetails the 110 gr TTSX out of either the 270 Winchester or WSM.
For moose my 35 Whelen and 35 Whelen AI works, but I’m not into the recoil all that much anymore.

I’ve never shot an Elk.

Inside of 400 yards I figure velocity trumps B.C. especially when using a bullet constructed like the TTSX.

I haven’t picked my bullet yet.
And there comes a point when I begin to sacrifice S.D. For velocity, but I don’t know how much that matters within that potential distance on that particular animal.

The answer is one of your 270win with 145gr eldx.

.270 with a partition or accubond.

This ^^^^^^

Happen to set my 270 up AB but it shoots Partitions just as well with the exact same load.

Guy could close his eyes and walk into any one of them rifles and do fine.

Iffn' you can handle the 300 with 168 TTSX that would be my huckleberry. Easy out to 4 hundred

Yup, the campfire these days. Nothing but azzholes.

If you lose your ammo on the way the 3006 / 270 might be easier to replace.

It’s funny I thought the 280 would have more of a following?

What’s the deal?

BTW best of luck.

Which rifle are you the most at home with, fits you the best, have the most confidence in, are more likely to shoot with in practice? Forget the 'numbers'. Numbers don't kill elk, luck and good shooting does.

I dont know what is wrong with people now days. A guy is just asking other hunters opinions on what riflle they would use. He shouldnt have to listen to these smartass remarks from some moron that probably doesnt even hunt elk. Most of us on here would like to help another hunter out, but there is always a few that think they are funny and smart, that just show their ignorance. If you cant help the man out, keep your big mouth shut. Just my opinion. Good luck on which rifle you decide on.

Yep, where I hunt I could take a different one every day. The OP's list is a good one. Any would work, given the proper bullet and if the rifle is sound: reliable and accurate. I'd be thinking about other things like what I was going to do after the elk was down. Is the OP prepared in that manner? Good sharp knife (knifes) bone saw, game bags, pack frame, headlamp and flashlights and a good gps, just to name a few. The rifle is always the least of my worries.

I'd go with the most accurate in your hands,

Perhaps under ideal conditions of weather, angle, time, position etc. for a dedicated shooter. This serendipity probably does occur sometimes.


mike r

My fellow coworker is an Alaskan guide AND ALSO is a Colorado Outfitter.
I did ask him about the points you mention and he assured me that he had all those bases covered.
His suggestion was for me to run the trigger, and he would do the rest.

I’ve been here since 2009, and have watched the ‘fire’s culture devolve into what you are commenting about.

The best thing one can do is to remember who you are and not to allow anyone else to effect your own authenticity from your own self awareness.

I, over the years, here and elsewhere have always enjoyed a good sparring session. Now days, I’ve got better things to do.

The 280 is a fine choice.
I suspect that the less attention to it that you have picked up on is due to the facts you stated above.

Forgetting the “numbers” I’m most familiar with my Model 70 Featherweights.
They are heavier, and settle down better for me than the Kimbers.

I’m kind of answering my own question here.🤣

Your post makes a lot of sense, especially in light of what others have said “any of them will work.”

Take them all to the range, shoot all of them out to 400 yards from varying field positions.

I think you will soon figure out which rifle is primary, back up, and so forth. May even decide to move one down the road.

Every combo listed will take an elk.[/quote]

Agreed.