Pick your caliber, pick your speed (Another Elk hunting Thread)

[Defiance7mm]

hahaha yeah go to Colorado, Wyoming or Idaho!!!

Don't come to CO, all elk have moved to MT...

 

[therifleman556]

What's the matter Ed? I'd figure you'd be all for it, that way yall can invite me up there, and then I'd suffer a horrendous hunting "accident" where I fell down a ravine, and nobody can prove whether I was actually pushed or not...

I'm sure there's quite a few people that would like to be in on that hunting trip.

Nonsense, he's the first person they'd look at. Therefore he's got a vested interest in keeping you alive.

I on the other hand would avert all suspicion with my full cooperation and testimony. "Detective, the last time I seen him was scouting the top of that 250 foot cliff with Ed, I sure hope he's ok..."

 

[TXAoudadKlr]

30 cal 181gr @ 3490

 

[FEENIX]

What's the matter Ed? I'd figure you'd be all for it, that way yall can invite me up there, and then I'd suffer a horrendous hunting "accident" where I fell down a ravine, and nobody can prove whether I was actually pushed or not...

I'm sure there's quite a few people that would like to be in on that hunting trip.

I would NEVER wish that to anybody, even you. Besides, my comment was never meant for you - reelhardmt and Defiance7mm knows exactly what I am talking about.

hahaha yeah go to Colorado, Wyoming or Idaho!!!

Don't come to CO, all elk have moved to MT...

 

[Golovkin]

Where is the 230 gr .308 at 3100 FPS?

8th one down, notice the + sign
.308 @ over 2,800 fps (165 - 200gr+)

 

[bigngreen]

.284 over 2,800 FPS... In 2002 I specifically ordered my first Sendero SF 7mm STW for elk hunting with my father. Unfortunately, due to health reasons he was never able to go, therefore we never booked a trip. So...Still never been.

Remember my offer, get a MT tag and your butt here and you'll kill elk on me, serious!!!

 

[TG-5150]

I picked the .308 over 2800 FPS. Building a .300 SS for next season.
I've killed lots with a .270WSM and if I only had one choice for the lower 48, I'd pick it again.

 

[FEENIX]

Remember my offer, get a MT tag and your butt here and you'll kill elk on me, serious!!!

This reminds me when I first started taking military members out hunting, most of them from the GA, AL, MS, etc, they were overwhelmed ... and I started them easy on an antelope hunt.

 

[Harvey Durham]

It's not

Where is the 230 gr .308 at 3100 FPS?

It's not out there period! The closest thing would be a 300 Norma mag.

 

[FIGJAM]

Is this for the experts or virgins? I went 277 @ >2800.

I'd have plenty of confidence in a 150 out of the WSM as far out as I can accurately shoot.

That is what I selected too - I love my 270 wsm.

 

[alf]

O.K. I'm borderline annoying at this point but,
What do use for elk hunting?
Similar to the elk cartridge thread except this one doesn't limit you to a particular cartridge.

Have you noticed there's actually an elk hunting forum on LRH?

 

[Rick Richard]

I am now hunting with 6.5 SAUM and 140 grain projectiles traveling at @3075 fps. Rifle is physically light weight, easy on the shoulder and gets the job done.

 

[teesquare]

It's not

It's not out there period! The closest thing would be a 300 Norma mag.

Sorry...but you need to add the .300 PRC to your list if you are looking at the Norma. This is the re-named Ruger 30-375 ( Hornady...go figure...) and they are starting to push it pretty hard. Watch for reviews of it as compared to the .300 Norma , as it fits/performs between the Norma and the .338 Lapua. But on a .300 size and class of receiver.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

Sorry...but you need to add the .300 PRC to your list if you are looking at the Norma. This is the re-named Ruger 30-375 ( Hornady...go figure...) and they are starting to push it pretty hard. Watch for reviews of it as compared to the .300 Norma , as it fits/performs between the Norma and the .338 Lapua. But on a .300 size and class of receiver.

No it does not. Norma has significantly more powder capacity

 

[Golovkin]

30 cal 181gr @ 3490

Have you noticed there's actually an elk hunting forum on LRH?

No, Whoops!