| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 09/10/13 06:28 PM |
Re: The combination elk/mule deer rifle...
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Elk are pretty tough and packing them out is a lot of work. I once spent 5 days of a 7 day hunt packing out my little 4x3 4 miles from the trail head.
Dropping them in or near there tracks is the ticket. 300 Waetherby and 200gr Nosler Partitions might be ideal. Good out to 400.
Agree--they are tough..AND, in my experience, there is a noticable difference when you shoot an elk with a 300 Win mag versus something like a 264--both of which I have used on elk...especially at hte longer ranges--300 yards and beyond...think it is similar to shooting a cape buffalo with a .375 H&H versus a 416..both get the job done..but again, in my experience, the initial effect on the animal at the shot is noticable...
Ripp