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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote_Hunter" data-source="post: 1759817" data-attributes="member: 110773"><p>First thing I would suggest is ditching the scope and getting one in a 3-9x or 3.5-14x with a BDC reticle and/or turrets. A lightweight scope is good unless you like carrying extra weight up and down the mountains. Most of the elk I've taken in the last 37 years could have been taken with a fixed 4x just as easily. In fact, I tend to keep my variables at 4.5x.</p><p></p><p>The .300WM is a fine choice but not needed. (I chose my .300WM for last week's elk hunt.)</p><p></p><p>Almost any accurate load will work if you do your part. Bullet placement is #1, so accuracy in your rifle counts big. I prefer Barnes TTSX and LRX, Nosler AccuBond and the no longer available North Fork SS (of which I have a lifetime supply in multiple calibers). The Federal Edge TLR is what I will use for future load development as it combines the features I like (high B.C., bonded front core, mono rear). The heavier the bullet the less its construction matters.</p><p></p><p>Bases aren't anything I concern myself over. Lightweight is good as long as they do the job. Most of my rifles are Rugers with scopes in the factory rings. Some are Warne Quick Disconnect and a couple ring sets are unknown. Bases tend to be Leupold or rails. Whatever works. </p><p></p><p>While I may be mistaken, it sounds like you have not hunted elk before. Much more important than choice of rifle or cartridge is your willingness to go where the elk are (not always easy) and spend time in the field rather than at camp.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote_Hunter, post: 1759817, member: 110773"] First thing I would suggest is ditching the scope[U] [/U]and getting one in a 3-9x or 3.5-14x with a BDC reticle and/or turrets. A lightweight scope is good unless you like carrying extra weight up and down the mountains. Most of the elk I've taken in the last 37 years could have been taken with a fixed 4x just as easily. In fact, I tend to keep my variables at 4.5x. The .300WM is a fine choice but not needed. (I chose my .300WM for last week's elk hunt.) Almost any accurate load will work if you do your part. Bullet placement is #1, so accuracy in your rifle counts big. I prefer Barnes TTSX and LRX, Nosler AccuBond and the no longer available North Fork SS (of which I have a lifetime supply in multiple calibers). The Federal Edge TLR is what I will use for future load development as it combines the features I like (high B.C., bonded front core, mono rear). The heavier the bullet the less its construction matters. Bases aren't anything I concern myself over. Lightweight is good as long as they do the job. Most of my rifles are Rugers with scopes in the factory rings. Some are Warne Quick Disconnect and a couple ring sets are unknown. Bases tend to be Leupold or rails. Whatever works. While I may be mistaken, it sounds like you have not hunted elk before. Much more important than choice of rifle or cartridge is your willingness to go where the elk are (not always easy) and spend time in the field rather than at camp. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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