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I can't tell you how many moose and elk I've shot or seen shot with the .308. Scenarshooter and Mule Deer ain't kiddin' - it's plenty, and there are lots of bullets that will work well for that application.

With elk hunting, it usually isn't shooting 'em that's hard, it's findin' 'em.

Fixed that for you, Bob. Admittedly, I'm an unabashed fan of Ruger bolts...

Cartridge would be something between a .270 and a .300 inclusive.

CH: Yes Rugers, too I'd be as comfy with one as the other.

I sure wished McMillan would make an Edge for the Ruger.

raybass: I think Brown makes one,at least they did.We've had quite a few, but not recently.

aint much i wouldn't do with a .308, if it was in the right rifle...

wondering if your .308s aren't maybe a G3 and an FAL???

i'd as soon choose a wife for you, as i would a rifle... if you've got a fair sized gun store anywhere near you check out these 3;

the winchester model 70 featherweight

the weatherby vanguard

the tikka t3light...

.338 Winchester Magnum
M700 Stainless
Williams SS ADL triggerguard
22" Lilja #4 (if memory serves)
McMillan MHKS (Mountain Hunter Kevlar Special)(discontinued)
Custom-painted by yours truly (retired )
Talley QDs
Leupold 2.5-8x36

7mm in a Rem 700 with a 3.5x10 Leupold...All the elk killing you will ever need and it's not 30 cal like you have already....

Personally I have a 300saum kinda tricked out a little that I would not give up for elk..

Would you consider anything that is NOT a bolt rifle? And NOT a Ruger #1?

No, bolts are it....But I am guessing you are asking the original poster...

- Win 70 EW 30-06
- Mcmillan Hunters Edge
- Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x40 or FX-3 6x42
- Talley LW Mounts
- 180 gr Partitions or 168gr TTSX's

I caught that. Actually, the .308s are a Rem 7600 and a Krico 600. In case you have similar thoughts about the .223s you highlighted, they range from heavy barreled varmint and match rifles to a Savage 16 for coyotes.

Of the two .308s, the Krico is my favorite and the one that sees the most use. Very nice trigger (double set) and a stock shape that suits me perfectly.

... or pulling a tag for one out of the lottery!

ahh... now we're getting somewhere... i occasionally respond with the cartridge when someone asks me what rifle i am shooting, too...

and yeah, it was the cluster of .223s and the pair of .308s coupled with the question about elk rifles that spurred the thought of the G3/FAL...

if i had a setup like the krico, i would load up some 180 ballistic tips and go hunting...

I'm guessing that Krico would be just fine, if it points well, shoots well, carries well, & you won't get depressed if the stock should collect any "character marks" during the hunt. You can spend money and/or eat more recoil, but you won't get an elk any deader than you will with what you've got.

If you had to get another rifle, I'd pick one different enough to make it stand apart. Maybe...

* Synthetic
* Stainless
* Bigger &/or faster cartridge: .338 WM, .35 Whelen, or .375 H&H
* Fixed 6x scope

Or, maybe a lever action, like a Guide Gun, in .45/70 with a 2.5x scope.

Still, it's doubtful any other rifle would show a meaningful difference in killing ability vs that Krico.

FC

You, my friend, have no idea how lucky you are today!

Maybe it would be a good idea to check your horoscope and also buy a Lotto ticket?
Cause I would be willing to trade (sacrifice) you my proven on elk one-trigger Savage, that I painted myself! For that whatchamacallit rifle?
What-cha say?

Thanks for sharing that rifle with pictures here, that's cool!

The responses here make me comfortable that the .308 is going to get the job done if I can get drawn for a tag. Thanks for that, guys, and for the suggestions on what I might pick up as a dedicated elk rifle should I decide to get another just for the task.

Thanks for that very kind offer, but I'd hate to saddle you with such an oddball rifle covered with stock dings and even a little wear on the bluing. Nah, I just wouldn't feel right taking advantage of you like that.

I went with the T3 Lite in .3006

Elkyri - Well you have been given many GOOD options, including using what you have w/o spending more money. What FUN is that??

From your limitations 270-300mag, the 06 fits there nicely. However from smallest to largest Elk calibers the 300 mag (win mag, wsm) fits nicely in the middle.

I have experience w/cals from 223-375hh although not on Elk. I would pick either the Win mag OR the WSM. I absolutely love my Win 70 winlight in 300wm. It's light, all up, ready to hunt & shoot. It doesn't spin you around when shooting. And there are plenty of GOOD bullets for elk.

As for scopes, no one BUT you can pick the scope you like & fits your eyes.

You also have to pick the GUN that fits YOU. The rifle you pictured looks very nice BUT I can tell you it would not FIT me. Our bodies' ergonomics are too diff.
and I've never seen you. The Euro style (H&K style) does not fit me.

Good luck making your decision & elk hunting.
Jerry

Dang!

I mean how so very kind of you!