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Ok so i got a offer to go on a elk hunt next year. Well living in the east and only deer hunt the biggest i got is 30-06. So if you was going to get a gun for elk hunting what caliber would you get. I was thinking 300 win mag,300wsm,7mm rem mag,or possibly 7mm rem ultra mag. I had been considering picking up a sendero but that seems a little heavy for elk hunting. Just looking for some advice.
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How much money are you looking to spend? Many many good/great choices out there....I'm not going to say your 30-06 will work wonderfully on elk because you may have a wife that reads it....You need a new rifle for sure. Can you shoot a magnum cartridge well? How much time do you put into shooting rifles? Here's a great thread you may want to look thru: http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/7117313/1
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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Dance with the one ya got.... +10
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Use what you've got and put the money into good glass, good boots, shooting practice, and other items you'll need for the hunt.
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30-06 will be fine.
Save the cash for something else that will be more useful on the hunt like binos or good clothing, if you don't have stuff like that already.
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Use what you've got and put the money into good glass, good boots, shooting practice, and other items you'll need for the hunt.
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You guys know he's probably got a wife looking at this. Now he's [bleep]......No new rifle for him now....
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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If a 30-06 can't get it, it can't be got.
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So 180 grain 30-06 get it done what would be the farthest that rifle caliber could ethically take and elk. Trying to figure how far out to practice 500 yards????
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You should not even need to make a 500 yard shot, not at all. The .30-06 w/good bullets, good scope, and a good hunter driving it all will do just fine. Proven many times over, year after year all over the west. Now - if you're just looking for an excuse to buy another rifle, that's a different thing!  I'd put my effort into being in good physical condition, doing a fair bit of marksmanship practice, getting some good binoculars and a good scope if not already on hand, and learning as much about elk as possible between now and then. The good old '06 is very capable, and even more so with high quality bullets. Looking forward to your hunt report! Guy
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Use your 06 and not look back.A 150gr Nosler E Tip is a good choice for a elk bullet.
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You've got a 30-06. The rifle is way down your priority list.
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If he can handle a magnum, I think he needs a good ol 338 win mag... 
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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Use what you've got and put the money into good glass, good boots, shooting practice, and other items you'll need for the hunt.
Bob Ditto +1
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Why not have another rifle????? Can't have too many can you???
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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In that respect nope a fella can't.
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I dont think im looking for a 338
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