OG-danimal
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I have a 6.5prc for antelope and deer, next is to get an elk specific rifle. Looking at 300wsm, 280ai, or 7saum?? Thoughts?
Trying to decide on caliber
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Rick Richard
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Out of the ones mentioned, I would go 300WSM on a medium or long action. However, if going with long action then you might as well go with the 300WM. Just my thoughts.
duckhunter175
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How do you rank factors for factory vs custom rifle, long vs short action, overall weight, bullet choices, factory ammo availability etc?
That will help drive this decision.
That will help drive this decision.
NW NM hunter
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What range are you also looking at as a max? I'm currently looking at a 280ai but not looking at shots much past 500yds for elk even if its capable of further. If you want the speed and range similar to the 6.5prc with just a step up to a heavier bullet, I would go with a 28 nosler, 300wm, or 300prc
wyowinchester
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Sometimes we just want another rifle. You planning on maybe a bear hunt in your future?? Go 300. 280 AI will do anything down here. Use what you have with a different bullet and buy a play toy. Just Thoughts.
From your list, another vote for the .300 WSM regardless of your intended purpose or range.
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Idaho Lefty
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Both, the 7 mm SAUM and .300 WSM are, great choices,.
Elk won't walk away from either IF, Hit "right' with, the RIGHT, Bullet.
Doubt IF, I'd ever, burn out my .270 WSM barrel on,.. Deer, Elk, Moose, but, if I ever did,.. I'd go with the 7 SAUM in, a heart beat !
Personal Feeling is that, the .300 WSM is, a Bit "Harsh" in, a 7.5 Pound, Tikka ( UN- braked ) LOL yup,.. I'm an old, Recoil, Wimp, NOW !
Elk won't walk away from either IF, Hit "right' with, the RIGHT, Bullet.
Doubt IF, I'd ever, burn out my .270 WSM barrel on,.. Deer, Elk, Moose, but, if I ever did,.. I'd go with the 7 SAUM in, a heart beat !
Personal Feeling is that, the .300 WSM is, a Bit "Harsh" in, a 7.5 Pound, Tikka ( UN- braked ) LOL yup,.. I'm an old, Recoil, Wimp, NOW !
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Idaho Lefty
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Number ONE Question, how do you Hunt and at what Range do you "Expect" to be shooting at,.. or,.. "Sniping" at,.. ELK ???
The 6.5 PRC,.. IS,. "Capable" with the right, bullet at, "Normal" Hunting, Ranges !
The 6.5 PRC should be good to, 700-800 Yards or so, IF you can, Read, the Wind, some.
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People only need an elephant gun to hunt elephants.
This has to be one of the most over analyzed questions of all time.
Not saying "Don't ask questions, everyone should.
A well known hunter rifleman Randy Newberg I found on YouTube states it best.
He says when people ask him what's the best Gun for Elk, he tells them the gun your most comfortable with. So will a 30-30 kill and Elk...yes, I've seen as stated before deer drop dead in their tracks with a .22 from over 100 yards.
I'm not saying I'd take a 30-30 on an Elk hunt, but Newberg's point is well taken.
If you have a 25-06, or a 300 Weatherby and you've used it for years that you know what it can do, how it's going to buck when you shoot it, then that's your elk gun.
The knowledge you need to have is, how far do you feel confident shooting it. look to see what Bullets are recommended for taking an Elk, and they're is your Elk gun.
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gbett308
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300 wm and be done with it!
