Elk Question - What Would You Do?

350 Mag said:
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.308 WIN.

BERGER 168gr with 22 inch barrel. Don't agree with such a long shot but ....they work!!!
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Its shooter problem more than a caliber problem.

You simply can't make accurate first round hits like this at 875 yards unless you know what you're doing. Knowing your rig and how your round relates to it and obviously solid marksmanship fundamentals.

Most hunters are afraid to shoot over 200 yards frankly because they don't know their rigs well. They hide this lack of knowledge and experience behind "its not ethical".

When you have the training to make hits like this you know the "ethical" argument is BS.

I'm not knocking guys who know their limitations, thats a good thing. But don't point fingers with the ethical statements because you can't hit a house past 200.

The OP can learn how to do this with a .308 too, just gotta really learn your stuff which means putting in the time and being honest about your abilities.
 
DAJA said:
Its shooter problem more than a caliber problem.

You simply can't make accurate first round hits like this at 875 yards unless you know what you're doing. Knowing your rig and how your round relates to it and obviously solid marksmanship fundamentals.

Most hunters are afraid to shoot over 200 yards frankly because they don't know their rigs well. They hide this lack of knowledge and experience behind "its not ethical".

When you have the training to make hits like this you know the "ethical" argument is BS.

I'm not knocking guys who know their limitations, thats a good thing. But don't point fingers with the ethical statements because you can't hit a house past 200.

The OP can learn how to do this with a .308 too, just gotta really learn your stuff which means putting in the time and being honest about your abilities.
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I agree IF the shooter can make that shot on paper, at that range, with a cold bore 99 times out of 100....then go for it.....I would sooner call or stalk to the animal and get a closer shot....

900 yards with .308 leaves VERY little margin for error, especially across a valley/canyon where there could be some unpredictable winds....
 
For me, 300wm with 180gr Accbonds or TTSXs and you are set for all big game in Alberta.

Yes I love my 300wm, but it doesn't hurt to have a good selection in your gun safe . Lol.

I was a 1-rifle guy when I bought my first new rifle (Sako m75 SS 300wm) and never looked back till rifle bug but in 2004 and now a good selection of Sako m75 rifles in the safe.
 
350 Mag said:
I agree IF the shooter can make that shot on paper, at that range, with a cold bore 99 times out of 100....then go for it.....I would sooner call or stalk to the animal and get a closer shot....

900 yards with .308 leaves VERY little margin for error, especially across a valley/canyon where there could be some unpredictable winds....
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Completely agree.
 
350 Mag said:
I agree IF the shooter can make that shot on paper, at that range, with a cold bore 99 times out of 100....then go for it.....I would sooner call or stalk to the animal and get a closer shot....

900 yards with .308 leaves VERY little margin for error, especially across a valley/canyon where there could be some unpredictable winds....
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True statement, but what does the .308 have left for energy at that distance and does it have enough velocity left for a bullet like the Barnes TSX to open up and do its job properly ? I know the videos tell the story...
 
Up to some moderate distances .308 and 6.5x55 will do just fine.
If doing lots of stalking some nice lightweight in short magnum would be great if considering new gun...
Like they say,everyone has an assopinion...
 
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