i want to get a rifle for elk hunting. i wont be going this year since it looks like i wont have any spare time, but next year my dad and i will hopefully be going. im looking for any advice u guys can give on a good rifle for elk. what rifle? what cartridge? etc. heres the main problem, i am very small, only about 125lbs, so i need a lighter recoiling rifle. i have a weatherby vangard in .270win that i can handle just fine. most everyone ive talked to say i should get something a bit bigger for elk. shots will be no more than 300 yds. what do u smaller guys, or ur wives or kids shoot? my max budget is around $1000. thanks guys
rifle for elk?
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std7mag
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If you already have a 270, and shoot with that, then that is what i would use.
If you want another rifle, that's fine. But you don't need one just for elk hunting.
Pick a premium bullet, and practice.
If you want another rifle, that's fine. But you don't need one just for elk hunting.
Pick a premium bullet, and practice.
BuzzH
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I'd be asking the "most everyone's" you're talking to how many elk they've shot...my guess, they're better at shooting their mouths than they are elk.
A .270 is just fine.
magnum44270
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Your .270 is perfect, no need for anything bigger especially if you dont like recoil... If you want to spend money, upgrade your glass.....
BuzzH
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...or better yet, spend more money on elk tags.
MJE2083
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I'm not even a .270 fan, but I would stick with that. No reason to go bigger.
elkduds
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Doubletap ammo loads 160 gr Nosler Partitions and 180 gr Woodleigh Weldcore in 270win. I have found the 160 to be good elk medicine, if you are looking to shoot heavy-for-caliber bullets for elk.
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X6 on the .270
There’s no reason to get anything bigger for hunting in NA... now you may just want another gun...
I’m with Buzz though spend the money on tags.
There’s no reason to get anything bigger for hunting in NA... now you may just want another gun...
I’m with Buzz though spend the money on tags.
Straight Arrow
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My grandson is lighter than you and killed his elk (plural) with a 7mm-08. Your 270 win caliber has taken a lot of elk. I would stick with it. I have hunted with a 7mm Rem mag for decades and like it, but if I were in your shoes, I'd be plum happy with the 270. In fact, if I were starting again I would buy a 270 or a 7mm-08; they pack plenty of elk downing punch.
Rancho Loco
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Did someone already say keep the .270?
Guy
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Everyone beat me to it.
Your 270 is just fine. Put a good bullet where it belongs and go tag your elk.
Regards, Guy
Your 270 is just fine. Put a good bullet where it belongs and go tag your elk.
Regards, Guy
Backcountry Hunter 2
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Not to beat a dead horse,but a 270 will be just fine. Just be accurate. 150 grain has been the best for the family 270.
std7mag
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Though i haven't yet bought from him, Schmalts is your guy for new optics!
Leupold, Vortex, Sightron.
Don't dis the Sightron, $ for $ is really hard to beat!
Leupold, Vortex, Sightron.
Don't dis the Sightron, $ for $ is really hard to beat!
HighDesertSage
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140 accubond or tsx will kill elk much further than 300 yards. Next time someone tells you you need something bigger for elk, ask them how many they have shot with a .270.
Also, the Weatherby Vanguard is a fine rifle. If you got a $1000, spend it on a great pair of boots and pack.
Also, the Weatherby Vanguard is a fine rifle. If you got a $1000, spend it on a great pair of boots and pack.
Aussie_hunter_JD
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Karamojo bell killed over 800 bull elephants with the 275 Rigby aka 7x57 which is smaller than a 270 so I think you'll be fine as long as you put it in the right place.
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