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<blockquote data-quote="dougduey" data-source="post: 1285291" data-attributes="member: 33159"><p>I own 3 of the calibers you listed (6.5-284 Norma, 7 STW and 30-06), but my main elk rifle is a 300 WSM. I purchased it when I moved to Denver in 2007, and have killed elk in CO and NM with it. Distance ranged from 90-440 yards. My back up elk rig is the 7 STW. I love the 6.5-284 but I wouldn't shoot an elk past 500 yards with it using a 140gr bullet. The 300 WSM is lighter (8.25 lbs) than my others, but only by about 1-1.25 lbs. I really didn't feel it much when I was hiking up and down mountains at 9,000-11,000 ft. Although I mainly hunted on land I owned in CO GMU 85, I have done some guided hunts since moving to Texas. In camp, elk were killed with 7 Rem Mags, 30-06's, 300 & 338 Win Mags and my 300 WSM. The outfitters seem to really like a 300 RUM. So, as you can see, any of the calibers will get the job done. Unless you need a reason to purchase another rifle, your 7 STW will be an excellent choice for your hunt. Be very comfortable shooting about 400 yards. Bulls seem to like to walk out of cover at about 350 yards and give you about a 2 second broadside window before showing you their *** and moving back into the cover. Elk are my absolute favorite animal to hunt, and I got hooked on them years ago. Nothing is better and makes you feel more alive than hearing a bugle in the woods. It gives me goose bumps every time. You're going to love it.</p><p>Good luck!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dougduey, post: 1285291, member: 33159"] I own 3 of the calibers you listed (6.5-284 Norma, 7 STW and 30-06), but my main elk rifle is a 300 WSM. I purchased it when I moved to Denver in 2007, and have killed elk in CO and NM with it. Distance ranged from 90-440 yards. My back up elk rig is the 7 STW. I love the 6.5-284 but I wouldn't shoot an elk past 500 yards with it using a 140gr bullet. The 300 WSM is lighter (8.25 lbs) than my others, but only by about 1-1.25 lbs. I really didn't feel it much when I was hiking up and down mountains at 9,000-11,000 ft. Although I mainly hunted on land I owned in CO GMU 85, I have done some guided hunts since moving to Texas. In camp, elk were killed with 7 Rem Mags, 30-06's, 300 & 338 Win Mags and my 300 WSM. The outfitters seem to really like a 300 RUM. So, as you can see, any of the calibers will get the job done. Unless you need a reason to purchase another rifle, your 7 STW will be an excellent choice for your hunt. Be very comfortable shooting about 400 yards. Bulls seem to like to walk out of cover at about 350 yards and give you about a 2 second broadside window before showing you their *** and moving back into the cover. Elk are my absolute favorite animal to hunt, and I got hooked on them years ago. Nothing is better and makes you feel more alive than hearing a bugle in the woods. It gives me goose bumps every time. You're going to love it. Good luck!! [/QUOTE]
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