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<blockquote data-quote="crkckr" data-source="post: 1556926" data-attributes="member: 78056"><p>As long as you can handle the recoil & muzzle blast, I would say a change is not required (but feel free anyway!). The problem lies in that a lot of people say they can, based on three or four shots getting on paper and a couple of 5 shot groups, not always on the same day. Nothing standing, laying down or in an awkward position, nothing at actual long range because they checked the charts and 'know' where it will hit (the guy I was hunting with was a perfect example of that, I learned the hard way!). Getting to know your rifle really well is important. Do you need 3 or 4 foulers before the hunt for the rifle to settle in? Is the first cold barrel shot always x" high? Does the bolt get difficult when the temps drop into the toilet? The list is actually pretty long and it takes a bit of time and dedication to get this info. And meanwhile, you get enough lead down range to know if you're going to really be able to handle the rifle when the moment comes! No matter what caliber you choose. The 7mmRM will put a big bull down just as dead as a .338 as long as you are using the right ammo (elk are tough and want to live!) and you really can handle the rifle. For that fact, I'm pretty sure the 7mm is a flatter shooting cal than my favorite .338. As long as you know where it's going to hit within your comfort range and you can really shoot it, you will do well. Just remember, elk can tenaciously hold on to life. Sometimes they get hit just right and they fold up like a taco. Other times they get hit "almost" just right and can walk for miles with a fatal (eventually) shot. There is no caliber short of a nuke (or *maybe* a 50 BMG) that can completely eliminate that part of a hunt. Be prepared!</p><p>Cheers,</p><p>crkckr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crkckr, post: 1556926, member: 78056"] As long as you can handle the recoil & muzzle blast, I would say a change is not required (but feel free anyway!). The problem lies in that a lot of people say they can, based on three or four shots getting on paper and a couple of 5 shot groups, not always on the same day. Nothing standing, laying down or in an awkward position, nothing at actual long range because they checked the charts and 'know' where it will hit (the guy I was hunting with was a perfect example of that, I learned the hard way!). Getting to know your rifle really well is important. Do you need 3 or 4 foulers before the hunt for the rifle to settle in? Is the first cold barrel shot always x" high? Does the bolt get difficult when the temps drop into the toilet? The list is actually pretty long and it takes a bit of time and dedication to get this info. And meanwhile, you get enough lead down range to know if you're going to really be able to handle the rifle when the moment comes! No matter what caliber you choose. The 7mmRM will put a big bull down just as dead as a .338 as long as you are using the right ammo (elk are tough and want to live!) and you really can handle the rifle. For that fact, I'm pretty sure the 7mm is a flatter shooting cal than my favorite .338. As long as you know where it's going to hit within your comfort range and you can really shoot it, you will do well. Just remember, elk can tenaciously hold on to life. Sometimes they get hit just right and they fold up like a taco. Other times they get hit "almost" just right and can walk for miles with a fatal (eventually) shot. There is no caliber short of a nuke (or *maybe* a 50 BMG) that can completely eliminate that part of a hunt. Be prepared! Cheers, crkckr [/QUOTE]
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