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The Basics, Starting Out
Short Barrel Mountain Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="FEENIX" data-source="post: 1165769" data-attributes="member: 14204"><p>I would agree with you if elk was not in the mix. Elk can be tough; 3 years ago, one of my hunting buddy harvested a nice MT bull elk. However, it took 2 lung shots (passed through) but had to finished it with a third shot at the front shoulder.</p><p></p><p> All shots were at vital area and under 100 yards with 180g Barnes TTSX out his .300 Win Mag. IMHO, the bullet did it's job and shot placement are in the vital areas but the elk expired differently/less than ideal ... an excellent harvest and hunt nonetheless.</p><p></p><p>I'm not saying the .308 Win is not capable but the .300 WSM would be my personal choice/preference (that's what it boils down to lightbulb) out of the two. We can only advise but the OP has the ultimate decision (along with the consequences associated with the decision) to make based on sound advice ... preferably real world situations/results.</p><p></p><p>Cheers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FEENIX, post: 1165769, member: 14204"] I would agree with you if elk was not in the mix. Elk can be tough; 3 years ago, one of my hunting buddy harvested a nice MT bull elk. However, it took 2 lung shots (passed through) but had to finished it with a third shot at the front shoulder. All shots were at vital area and under 100 yards with 180g Barnes TTSX out his .300 Win Mag. IMHO, the bullet did it's job and shot placement are in the vital areas but the elk expired differently/less than ideal ... an excellent harvest and hunt nonetheless. I'm not saying the .308 Win is not capable but the .300 WSM would be my personal choice/preference (that's what it boils down to lightbulb) out of the two. We can only advise but the OP has the ultimate decision (along with the consequences associated with the decision) to make based on sound advice ... preferably real world situations/results. Cheers! [/QUOTE]
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