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I just shot a 600 pounder with a Tikka T-3 Lite 30-06 with a Pentax Gameskeeper 4-12X 40. It went down immediately being hit in the shoulder with the bullet lodged in the backstrap. I was not too happy with the bullet when I got it out. it was a Hornady
Light Magnum 165 grain SST, factory loaded. The retained weight was only 93.5 grains. True, it did the job and mushroomed nicely, losing almost half of it's weight surprised me. Any thought's. It was only a 50 yard shot. Thoughts are you ought to be tickled pink you got to even shoot an elk let alone the bangflop that occured when you did. As you said the bullet did it's job, you have a dead elk, just what is it you think a bullet that retained 100% of its weight would of done for you? My go to elk rifle these days is my Savage 99 in 308, if I know that the ranges will be 200 yds or less I'll take either the 405 or one of the Sharps loaded with paperpatched bullet.
the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com
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Hey, Troutfinder, welcome to the CampFire!
Good job with the .280 AI, they are lots of fun.
“You must endeavour to enjoy the pleasure of doing good. That is all that makes life valuable.”
Robert E. Lee, in a letter to his invalid wife.
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I too choose my rifle based on where I will be hunting. My all-around (and main) elk rifle is a Remington 700 in .338 Magnum. It will hit hard at close range and reach out as far as I care to shoot.
When hunting mixed timber where shots tend to be close, but CAN stretch out to 300 yards or so....it's a Savage 99 in .358 Win.
For hunting the dark timber where I "know" shots will be close and fast....a Marlin 1895 in .45-70 gets the nod.
I hate change, it's never for the better.... Grumpy Old Men
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yup. mixed or dark timber, stretching to 300 or so(or so and so and so...)that's just why my kimber in260 is my choice
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6.5x55. My go to rifle for everything.
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6.5x55. My go to rifle for everything. mine too
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... And yes - this is a neat place where we can argue about bullet failures in dead critters...  FC Yup - an animal can die even if the bullet fails. It all depends on the criteria for bullet success.
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No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Not sure what my backup will be, but the Ruger MKII .338 WM below will be my primary elk rifle this year. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/338WM_and_280Rem-5.JPG) The Ruger #1 in .280 Rem was blooded this last weekend, else it would have been the top candidate for the #2 spot. Might still get the job. In terms of number of hunts and kills, though, my Ruger M77 in 7mm RM was the choice for 20+ years and never disappointed.
Coyote Hunter - NRA Patriot Life, NRA Whittington Center Life, GOA, DAD - and I VOTE!
No, I'm not a Ruger bigot - just an unabashed fan of their revolvers, M77's and #1's.
A good .30-06 is a 99% solution.
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Not sure what my backup will be, but the Ruger MKII .338 WM below will be my primary elk rifle this year. The Ruger #1 in .280 Rem was blooded this last weekend, else it would have been the top candidate for the #2 spot. Might still get the job. In terms of number of hunts and kills, though, my Ruger M77 in 7mm RM was the choice for 20+ years and never disappointed. What barrel/sights are on the 338? Thanks
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I hunt elk with my deer rifles
"For some unfortunates, poisoned by city sidewalks ... the horn of the hunter never winds at all" Robert Ruark, The Horn of the Hunter
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My Montana 7WSM will be my go-to this season, and perhaps all future seasons, as well. Wearing an FX3 6x42 w/M1 elevation, shooting 140gr TTSX for close-medium range, and 162gr AM for longer range. I'll take the Ruger Hawkeye AW .280 w/ Conquest 3-9x40 with target turrets as backup. It'll be shooting the 130gr GS Custom HV.
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i usually take my 30-06, but this year (and all future years, the Lord willing) i'm taking my new win model 70 super grade in 270 win. it's my new "one rifle for everything" as i enter my golden years. best of luck to all who are chasing elk this year.
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I just finished one day of the range duty and from the 150 people that came to sight in their rifles, 75% were 30-06, another 10% were .300 WSM and the rest were 7mm Mag, a RUM of one or another type, another 300 mag etc and an odd this or that. Without a doubt, 30-06 is the number one caliber of choice with the locals in Colorado. People just have no imagination when it comes to caliber choice 
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ALthough I've got others that would work I'd pick my Pre 64 M70 300 H&H in a legend stock.
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I worry less about elk rifles than I used to,and am satisfied with about anything reasonable...but my next elk hunt I will use my 7mm Mashburn Super.
The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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Generally my 338-06. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1055658/338-06andrangepics006.JPG)
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Gonna be the GAP NonTypical 300wsm this year...
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For years it has been the M70 358 Norma in the Legend stock, but BobinNH has as usual got it pegged. Give me a good bullet, and I'm happy.
Anybody who seriously concerns themselves with the adequacy of a Big 7mm for anything we hunt here short of brown bear, is a dufus. They are mostly making shidt up. Crunch! Nite-nite!
Stolen from an erudite CF member.
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I don't have a go-to. I killed a 6x5 with a .30-06, but if I'm fortunate enough to be able to chase another, I'll see if a .35 Whelen or a 7x57 kills them any better/worse than than the '06. They're all 700's, for those who'd care to cast stones...  FC
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Two identical Mdl 700 rems. 300 mag with 168 ttsx and 35 whelen with 250 gr
Core locks. Both wear b&c stocks and both ceracote. Decision based on location and conditions, long or shorter shots
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