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<blockquote data-quote="cohunter14" data-source="post: 814505" data-attributes="member: 55580"><p>I know you are thinking 338 at this point, which I think is a fine choice, but I just want to play devils advocate for a second...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p> </p><p>In my opinion (and I think bigngreen mentioned something about this) a 338 would be a solid choice BEYOND 1,000 yards for any of these animals. Inside of that, any of the solid 7mm (7MAG, 7STW, 7RUM) or 300's (300SM, 300WM, 300RUM) would be more than enough, even on elk. Obviously the 7's are stretched a little bit to get all the way to 1,000 on elk, but you can probably see my point. You are probably going to shoot more animals inside of 800 than outside of 1,000. Having said that, I don't really see any need for a 338 for you unless you are looking to poke elk beyond 1,000 yards.</p><p> </p><p>I faced a similar choice to what you are looking at (one rifle for deer, antelope and elk) and I can tell you that I decided on one of these other choices. I didn't really want to see what a 338 would do to a deer that pops up in the woods at 50 yards. It also allowed me to choose one bullet for all animals, so I don't have to worry about multiple ballistics.</p><p> </p><p>One other thing I wanted to throw out there is to take a look at the Rem700 Sendero's. I don't think anyone mentioned those, but it is another great option. Good luck with your choice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cohunter14, post: 814505, member: 55580"] I know you are thinking 338 at this point, which I think is a fine choice, but I just want to play devils advocate for a second...:) In my opinion (and I think bigngreen mentioned something about this) a 338 would be a solid choice BEYOND 1,000 yards for any of these animals. Inside of that, any of the solid 7mm (7MAG, 7STW, 7RUM) or 300's (300SM, 300WM, 300RUM) would be more than enough, even on elk. Obviously the 7's are stretched a little bit to get all the way to 1,000 on elk, but you can probably see my point. You are probably going to shoot more animals inside of 800 than outside of 1,000. Having said that, I don't really see any need for a 338 for you unless you are looking to poke elk beyond 1,000 yards. I faced a similar choice to what you are looking at (one rifle for deer, antelope and elk) and I can tell you that I decided on one of these other choices. I didn't really want to see what a 338 would do to a deer that pops up in the woods at 50 yards. It also allowed me to choose one bullet for all animals, so I don't have to worry about multiple ballistics. One other thing I wanted to throw out there is to take a look at the Rem700 Sendero's. I don't think anyone mentioned those, but it is another great option. Good luck with your choice! [/QUOTE]
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