Trying to decide on caliber

[HuntnPack]

I have a 6.5prc for antelope and deer, next is to get an elk specific rifle. Looking at 300wsm, 280ai, or 7saum?? Thoughts?

Of the 3 you listed I'd go with the 7 SAUM.
Load your PRC with 140's & lighter
& run 175-180's in the SAUM.

 

[Longtine88]

7 SAUM
7 SAUM
7 SAUM
7 SAUM
7 SAUM
7 SAUM
Enough said

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

No substitute for .308 holes in the vital area !! The 300wsm with 150-180 Partitions will handle every angle and situation...

 

[Bassy88]

300PRC

 

[Varmint Hunter]

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[nralifer]

I have a 6.5prc for antelope and deer, next is to get an elk specific rifle. Looking at 300wsm, 280ai, or 7saum?? Thoughts?

You probably by now made up your mind, but my vote would be either the 300WSM in a long action shooting a 175 gr BD2 Badlands or a 7 SAUM shooting the 150 BD2 Badlands in a 22" barrel with a brake. Both bullets can be launched at 3000 fps or more using StaBall 6.5 powder that will be very temp stable. Both bullets have the highest BC for their weight and are very deadly at any impact angle. 22" barrel makes the gun compact and easy to hike with. Recoil is very moderate. You can take anything in North America certainly with the WSM.