BuzzH
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I know of 23 elk that I've shot with one that may disagree.
Elk Caliber and Bullet Choice - 2024
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Waspocrew
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I have too many options, but the top contenders would are:
- 338 RUM shooting 285 gr ELDM or the new 245 HHT
- 7 SAUM shooting 175 Berger
- 6.5 PRC shooting 140 hybrid
- 338 RUM shooting 285 gr ELDM or the new 245 HHT
- 7 SAUM shooting 175 Berger
- 6.5 PRC shooting 140 hybrid
Trapper330
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Good to know. Think I'm leaning towards the 7mm-08.
CPAjeff
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6.5 PRC shooting 156 Berger
USAF Ret
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I had a custom 7mm-08 built specifically for elk hunting, if that says anything. The barrel builder tried to talk me into a 6.5 PRC. No thanks.
Your 7mm08 is a "modern" 7x57! 120 TTSX or 150-160 Nosler Partitions. Sharp knife and take your strong Son's and Son in Laws to haul it out!
MT Super Puncher
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33 Nosler w/225 Accubonds or 7mm Rem w/155 TTSX. Haven’t decided yet. Game time decision.
BuzzH
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Your 7mm08 is a "modern" 7x57! 120 TTSX or 150-160 Nosler Partitions. Sharp knife and take your strong Son's and Son in Laws to haul it out!
I hear good things about the 120 ballistic tips and 140 accubonds as well.
YakCountry
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I'll be hauling around my 6.8 western with 175gr sierra handloads. 3rd season with it and its my go-to for pronghorn, mulies and elk. Great all around setup for me and the kids.
Caseknife
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Probably grab which ever rifle hasn't killed an elk yet, but I never know until I leave and hopefully pack the correct ammo. That said, if the Utah draw gods look kindly down at me it will be a Traditions 50 cal with Barnes 290 T-ez, or maybe a 338 Federal for Utah cow, or maybe the 7PRC with AH 155's for Wyoming cow, will be carrying the Traditions for elk here. Hopefully I will draw a tag or two so I have choices.
I was lucky to draw a Montana Big Game tag, and I think that based on trigger and accuracy, I'll take the Browning Mark3 BAR in .300 Wm with Federal Premium 180gr Trophy Copper, and as a backup rifle the Browning Safari Mark2 in .338 WM with Hornady 230gr Prec Hntr. Also bringing the M77 LH in .25-06 for mule deer. All shooting less and 1" groups.
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