Annual elk rifle thread

[mtmuley]

But is the RUM your ONLY gun?

Nope. Used an .06 before that. Still have it. I think there is something to be said about using a rifle for a long time and being extremely comfortable about what the rifle can do and what you as a shooter can do with it. mtmuley

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Most with a Rem 700 BDL 30.06 I bought new in 45 years ago but the last 5 or 6 with a Ruger American 7/08. One with a Savage 11 in .243 but that started out to be a coyote hunt that got diverted by elk.

 

[wsco3506]

Weatherby vanguard wilderness in .308 win shooting 168 grain TTSX. Switched from a 300 win mag last year because I was tired of the recoil and was looking for a lighter rifle.

 

[Pagosa]

I used a Ruger M77 Hawkeye 30/06 that I have hunted off and on with for about 15 years. I normally use 150 grain core-loks, but this year I used Federal premium 180 NP. This is my 18th/19th elk and I either use a 7 mm mag or a 30/06. It took two shots in the shoulder at about 75 yards.

 

[Coop]

Looking to get a 7mm PRC within the next 6 months or so as they become more widely available. This rifle will be "for the wife," but let's be honest about what that means...

 

[The Hedgehog]

Havak Element 6.5prc, seekins precision rings, triggertech Diamond trigger, Schmidt pmII 10x42 scope. Loaded weight is 7.3lbs. Shooting 139gr scenars.

 

[Sawtooth]

Bergara ridge special purpose in .308. Shot factory 150g accubonds all season on antelope, deer, and elk. Never had an animal make it over 50 yards this year.View attachment 252127

Hey @Dsnow9 , what kind of bipod is on your 308? I like it's design.

 

[Dsnow9]

Hey @Dsnow9 , what kind of bipod is on your 308? I like it's design.

Spartan Javelin Pro Hunt Tac

 

[Pahoundsman]

Model 70 in the good ole 300 wm.180 gr Silvertip bullets. This gun and load has worked on everything from whitetails to grizzly bear.

 

[noharleyyet]

Ken Jr.’s new rig….Dan Coffin action trued Rem 700 to a fluted Lilja 1:10 300RUM, Timney Elite, bedded McMillan Hunter, VX5HD 3x15 Firedot CDS for 181 Hammer Hunter @3280. Kampfeld blackened spiral fluted bolt and Hunter knob w/skeletonized handle.

https://flic.kr/p/2kbsQ3g

Fresh from Coffin…

https://flic.kr/p/2hbbjdp

 

[mtmuley]

Dan is gonna work his magic on my rifle. mtmuley

 

[noharleyyet]

Dan is gonna work his magic on my rifle. mtmuley

Awesome gentleman to work with. Great communication.

 

[Oak]

Bergara ridge special purpose in .308. Shot factory 150g accubonds all season on antelope, deer, and elk. Never had an animal make it over 50 yards this year.View attachment 252127

I know where that gun range is. Sometimes there are bighorn sheep on that dirt hill backdrop, and for two months a year there are domestic sheep grazing behind the far ridge.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Nope. Used an .06 before that. Still have it. I think there is something to be said about using a rifle for a long time and being extremely comfortable about what the rifle can do and what you as a shooter can do with it. mtmuley

I still have my 06 also. Killed my first elk at 12 years old with that rifle and probably the next 20 or so before I started needing more gun. Not sure why, but it sure has been fun.

 

[EKYHunter]

Good thread. It’s neat ti see and read about all the different rifles. Seems like lots love the 700 and for good reason.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Cooper 300wm. 180g sierra

Remington 700 7mag 150g. nosler Ballistic Tips

Howa Mtn. Light 6.5 Creedmoor (wife's piece) Hornady 143 eldx.

Winchester 270wm 140gr. Ballistic Tips


All have each taken an elk or 2.

 

[Dsnow9]

I know where that gun range is. Sometimes there are bighorn sheep on that dirt hill backdrop, and for two months a year there are domestic sheep grazing behind the far ridge.

Yep, it’s crazy. There is steal out to 1000 yards on that hillside. there was a ram with a rotting horn or something hanging real close last couple years too. Crazy area for a band of sheep to live and super disappointing about the sheep up there.

 

[woods89]

Remington M7 action that's been worked over, 22" Hawk Hill, B&C stock, Badger M7 bottom metal for AICS mags.

Scoped with a Nightforce SHV 3-10x42. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and shoots 156 Bergers at 2650.....

1 bull....

Edit-I re-read the op, and since I didn't go west this year, I guess it wasn't this years elk rifle. I killed a bull with it last year, and hopefully it will get to go to CO for 3rd season next year.

 

[BAKPAKR]

No dedicated elk rifle but like to mix it up. 280 Remington, 28 Nosler, 350 Remington mag, and on a couple occasions a 54 cal muzzle loader. Killed lots of elk with my Hoyt. This year however was the 280 Remington with a 160 Accubond.

What were you shooting when my brother was with you? It must have impressed him because I hear that story a lot.

 

[IEATELK]

.300 Win Mag pushing 215 bergers
Defiance action
Manners folding stock
Kreiger stick with 1/9 twist
Jewell trigger
Topped with a swaro X5

Shes a lil heavy. But will bughole to 700 yrds