Scotty, you know me. I'll be packing my Alaskan, but may slip the in a couple days, just to see if the mojo changes. Unless you are close enough to make head shots, is not going to work on elk. So if you are too close, you have to watch out for the ricochets too Damned if you do and damned if you don't Seriously though. The elk I've killed with my and 9. I remember thinking that to myself after taking the shots. Joined: Jan East Haddam, CT.
This is the easy part, the hard part is finding and elk to shoot, an even harder than that is packing it out, the best part sitting down to a good elk venison meal on a cold winters night! Excellent post gmsemel. I was worried my rifle wasn't accurate enough, but it falls in the "1. It's pretty consistent, but not as good of a shooter as my or any other big game rifle I own, for that matter Not real proud of this group, but it should get the job done if an elk presents itself.
Since the OP was asking about loads, this is the one I'll be using this year. It is what it is As a kid my cousins all carried s and I of course carried a "magnum". I always thought that my gun was superior. Now that I have some age and wisdom, I remember they shot just as many elk and deer as I did and their shoulder hurt alot less than mine did.
Writing from the gateway to the great BluMtns in southeastern Washington. Just remember, "You are the trailer park and I am the tornado". Beth Dutton, Yellowstone. Denton, TX. I'm loading They pretty well duplicate the ballistics of the Federal Premium ammo line with the same bullet.
I'll caution you that this load is in excess of published max in the Nosler book. First teach a child to love God, second teach him to love family, third teach him to fish and hunt and by the time he is in his teens no dope dealer under the sun can teach him anything. Cotton Cordell. Joined: Oct AZ Southpaw.
Joined: Jul Bsa, you are kidding about your rifle not being accurate enough, right? For a ten shot group with Nosler Partitions, that ain't bad shoot'n. Besides elk are big targets, not requiring target grade accuracy. Well, most of my rifles shoot better. I do really like this rifle though. I plan to sneak it into the mix of rifles this season. We'll find out if it has good mojo or not..
The elk I took with the. Could just have been that elk.. Northern Nevada. Actually thinking of going the other way this year.
Due to a shoulder injury, I'm considering using a 6mm Rem. It's the only rifle in the safe I can shoulder. I have little doubt that it will work. But a. Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Times Good luck mcmurphrjk. You hunting the ruby mountains this year?? Western Slope of Colorado. Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively Having said that, MAGA.
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Originally Posted by mcmurphrjk. You did not "seen" anything, you "saw" it. A "creek" has water in it, a "crick" is what you get in your neck. Liberals with guns are nothing but hypocrites. Bsahunter, let us know how you do and good luck. My hunt starts Sept. Thanks super T. Good luck to you as well. My hunt is second season general bull and starts in Nov. Originally Posted by Royce. All of them do something better than the , but none of them do everything as well.
I have shot several elk with the Winchester, mostly with handloads using H or R22 and and grain Partitions and Solid Base bullets but a few with gr. Remington factory ammo. Mostly one shot kills with very acceptable results but multiple shots on a couple of animals when the first shot wasn't as good as it should have been. The is a good open country caliber for pronghorn, deer and elk.
People who believe the is inadequate for elk lack experience with the caliber. Originally Posted by redfoxx. I just might have killed an elk with a Southwestern Montucky. Kenai Peninsula, AK.
The only true cost of having a dog is its death. Seth Kantner in "Shopping for Porcupine". Originally Posted by las. Killed a cow with NP and a couple bulls with SBs. Worked just fine, but my with NPs is a real thumper. Going back to a couple of studies that were done in Europe on thousands of moose kills, there was no significant difference in how far a moose travelled after being shot with everything from a 6.
THAT is how much good it does to nit-pick cartridges. A couple of kills with any one cartridge do not prove much. I have seen whitetails shot with a drop so fast that you could see four legs in the air as the rifle recoiled, and seen other deer shot with good placement by a Winchester Magnum and grain bullets require a finishing shot.
Remember, all those cartridge write-ups in the loading manuals that proclaim each and every cartridge to recoil less and kill better than similar cartridges, while exhibiting unbelievable accuracy, might be stretching the truth a little, because it is impossible for dozens of cartridges to all be superior to each other. You go with the data that is available and throw in a little common sense where needed. Coyote, Wyoming.
I have used. They all work and I was never been dissatisfied with the results. I load my own and choose Trophy Bonded, Nosler, or Bergers.
However, I notice that many Wyoming locals simply buy whatever. Woodland Park, Colorado. It should be noted that none of these downsides is a dealbreaker. How important they are will depend on the type of hunt you prefer. In my view, though, the positives of the. If you are looking for something capable of taking on large animals, like elk, this can be a great choice. This will allow you to target a range of species. It can be used for antelope, caribou bulls. It can even provide enough power to kill an elk.
Most hunters, though, will use it to target deer. One of the reasons why the. The characteristics of this caliber mean that it is capable of hunting all types of animals. The most popular species to target are deer. Most hunters will revel in the challenge of tracking down these animals. However, this caliber offers a lot of power. This makes it suitable for taking on larger game as well. For example, it can be used successfully when hunting for antelope or caribou bulls.
It can even take out elk. This caliber will be enough to handle almost any species of animal in North America. The only possible exception to this might be something like a bear.
These have very thick skin. However, they might be felled by the. You need to have the correct shot placement and be prepared to fire off multiple bullets. If you are interested in the benefits of a. Some of the highlights include :. Which type of. Some people prefer the power that Nosler provides.
Others like the reliability of a long-established brand like Winchester. Compared with the costs involved in buying a rifle and hunting gear, the cost of a bullet will be minimal. The best option is to try a few types of ammunition when hunting.
This will let you see which one best suits your hunting style. I am 37 now and it is the only high power rifle I have ever owned. I have shot over a dozen elk with it. Gr8bawana said:. Joined Oct 6, Messages Make sure you use a premium bullet like an accubond or partition and then make a good shot and you will have no problems with the.
A through the lungs is far more effective than a wsm through the guts. I was raised with the mantra of, the biggest round you can shoot effectively, sounds like the fits that well for you. It will do the job just fine. You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads I. Ishi Aug 2, Elk.
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Not saying it won't work. Just that since it's April, and you handload, there's plenty of time to work up a load with a bullet that you KNOW is going to penetrate. Just my opinion, and I'm no expert at elk killing. John Muir Trail Yosemite to Mt. Whitney inclusive , miles, 34k elevation gain.
No doubt about it, the kills elk. But if you have killed lots of caribou with a why wouldn't you use it on elk??? Elk are bigger than caribou and undoubtedly harder to kill.
Western Slope of Colorado. Of course a will work. Been mostly packing a W and grainers for almost 40 years. Most with Partitions, some with Sierras and others.
A premium bullet really helps the Lot's of bullets will generally work, but picking the right elk bullet is probably more important than picking an elk cartridge.
Casey Not being married to any particular political party sure makes it a lot easier to look at the world more objectively Having said that, MAGA. Northern Nevada. Democracy is not freedom. Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to eat for lunch. Times My elk guide in Colorado tells his clients to bring the largest caliber they can shoot accurately and without fear of recoil. He tells them to upgrade to a premium bullet. Many bring their. The with Partitions has been my elk rifle for 25 years; works just fine.
Joined: Oct Sure a with Partitions will kill elk. So will a flat nosed out of a I've only taken 3 cows and a spike with the with Partitions and they all went down hard and fast. Course it's had to run very far with no heart. For a dedicated elk rifle I'd recommend a bigger bore and heavier bullets, but what do I know? Originally Posted by peepsight Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode.
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