Elk Rifle Conundrum

[TheJason]

You clearly need a 6.5 CM.

 

[CowboyLeroy]

Take the one you usually shoot

 

[Sawtooth]

Great video to watch to give you perspective on whether or not you are able to Ethically shoot long range shots at an animal. Look at the success rates of these shooters who are using high performance firearms, on a target they know is not about to walk away. In my opinion, nothing will ruin a hunt faster than a wounded animal.

 

[TN2shot07]

New Seekins PH3 in 7 prc 7 Backcountry with the short barrel.

FIFY

 

[F250]

Take the most accurate rifle you now own. Practice shooting from sitting, prone, kneeling and off hand positions. Real life hunting situations… not from a shooting bench. I believe your max range distance will shorten up a bit.

 

[cgasner1]

I’d rather have a client show up that has been practicing and shooting out to 600 and competent with his weapon than the guy that shot it last season. Hopefully he is telling you that to motivate you to spend some trigger time this year and your dumping elk over at 300ish

 

[belshawelk]

Id get either a 270, 300Wm or a 7mm-08.

 

[Wind in His Hair]

You clearly need a 6.5 CM.

I do have full sleeve tatoos. I haven't done any hard time, been in the military, or killed anyone (yet), but I can make a mean balsamic drizzle

 

[noharleyyet]

I’m planning to go on a backcountry elk hunt this year where I need to be ready for a 600 yard shot.

Here is what I currently have:

20 inch 270
22 inch 300 win
24 inch 7mm-08

I’ve run the numbers on all of these with loads I have on JBM ballistics and a 200 grain accubond out of my 300 win would be just under 1800 ft lbs and 1983 fps @ 600 yards, which is acceptable, but the short barrel without a suppressor will be a fire breathing dragon, and the rifle is heavy at almost 10 pounds all up.

My thought right now is I need to get a 6-7# 24 inch 7mm rem or 26 inch 280 AI and roll with 160 gr Accubonds

Should I just go with what I have, or get another rifle? Thanks for any advice

If you go with what you have, take the 300...if not, the 24" 7 mag

 

[Hem]

I do have full sleeve tatoos. I haven't done any hard time, been in the military, or killed anyone (yet), but I can make a mean balsamic drizzle

First criteria for a newbie...thick skin.
Second...sense of humor
Third...humility

Smart guys here, smart azz too.

So far so good @Wind in His Hair