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A few build questions for Elk/Muleys
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<blockquote data-quote="MasonG" data-source="post: 989351" data-attributes="member: 54601"><p>I want to build a rifle that I can use to hunt mule deer and elk. So right off the bat I'm thinking it should be something in the .300+ range. I have experience with a .300 WSM and have really liked it, but not sure it'd be ideal for that type of hunting. Plus the reason I'm asking you all is because I live in MD and have no prior experience with elk or muley hunting. The guy I work with is an elk hunter and wants me to go with him on a combo mule deer/antelope hunt within the next couple years. He's a huge Remington 700 fan and is pushing me towards one of those but I'm also really interested in the Mark V because I own a Weatherby Vanguard and love it. I'm not looking to be swapping barrels and reloading a ton and all that, I would like a gun that I basically put good glass on (leaning towards a Swarovski), replace the stock, and just shoot factory bullets for a while. Any suggestions?</p><p></p><p>Edit: is this too much too ask for? Would it be better to build a gun for muleys and antelope and worry about an elk rifle later on down the road? I was considering just using my Weatherby Vangaurd for the antelope, it's a .25-06 with a Leupold vx-3 and has been a tack driver so far.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MasonG, post: 989351, member: 54601"] I want to build a rifle that I can use to hunt mule deer and elk. So right off the bat I'm thinking it should be something in the .300+ range. I have experience with a .300 WSM and have really liked it, but not sure it'd be ideal for that type of hunting. Plus the reason I'm asking you all is because I live in MD and have no prior experience with elk or muley hunting. The guy I work with is an elk hunter and wants me to go with him on a combo mule deer/antelope hunt within the next couple years. He's a huge Remington 700 fan and is pushing me towards one of those but I'm also really interested in the Mark V because I own a Weatherby Vanguard and love it. I'm not looking to be swapping barrels and reloading a ton and all that, I would like a gun that I basically put good glass on (leaning towards a Swarovski), replace the stock, and just shoot factory bullets for a while. Any suggestions? Edit: is this too much too ask for? Would it be better to build a gun for muleys and antelope and worry about an elk rifle later on down the road? I was considering just using my Weatherby Vangaurd for the antelope, it's a .25-06 with a Leupold vx-3 and has been a tack driver so far. [/QUOTE]
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