New Elk Hunter: Flatter Trajectory: Does it matter & What Caliber?

Ripper dude, good choice of Calibre in my opinion.. I use the 270 on the Sambar deer, which are as tough, if not tougher than a elk... proberly tougher ;)

anyway, with a premium projie, 130gr will do for flatter trajectory and less math, otherwise 130-140-150 you decide, elky wont complain, much.


I started shootin at longer range an use a 3-9x50, maybe I would go a 4-12 leupold next time, apart from that under 300, 3-9 perfect for all rounder like a .270win..

enjoi

WL
 
all I have to add is thank god it's a draw and there's a limited number of tags- at the yardage (?) some of you fellows are quoting , you're going to wound more than you kill, ( irresponsible) and if you CHOOSE to ignore the advice of seasoned veterans, then maybe THAT will keep you out of the territory. imo, getting a good kill at 400 + yards is more log ( luck of god)and you can do what you want with that
 
Fair enough as everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

However, I'm not quite sure who you are talking to in regards to the yardage being quoted and and wounding more than you kill, ignoring others advice, being irresponsible, etc.

Is this just a general statement?

Speaking only for myself here, as that's all I can really speak for, I don't recall saying I would definitely take a shot at 400+ yards unless I was quite practiced and competent, which likely I wouldn't be this year, so a very high probability that if I can't get relatively close into my confidence zone then I would just be enjoying the wilderness - flora and fauna!

Additionally, is a good kill at 400+ yards only due to the luck of God? Certainly I can see getting a nice broadside on an animal being the luck part of the equation, and perhaps a nice still day as well (as the weather is a fickle friend). But it sounds like you feel that for taking a shot 400+, it has nothing to do with the skill of a person, the quality of their equipment, correct caliber & bullet choice, experience/learning, etc.

That view seems somewhat narrow as it's akin to saying that anything a human does it due to luck and not skill. Nope. Man will never go the moon. It's too far and it's in space! Guess what? Due to human ingenuity, perseverance, hard-work, knowledge and skill, we made it to the moon! ;)

I'm going to have to politely disagree with your opinion, as I think with the above anything is possible but I appreciate your viewpoint nonetheless!

Happy and safe hunting everyone!:wave:

t-star said:
all I have to add is thank god it's a draw and there's a limited number of tags- at the yardage (?) some of you fellows are quoting , you're going to wound more than you kill, ( irresponsible) and if you CHOOSE to ignore the advice of seasoned veterans, then maybe THAT will keep you out of the territory. imo, getting a good kill at 400 + yards is more log ( luck of god)and you can do what you want with that
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You should really think about taking up coyote hunting this winter to develop the skills necessary for hunting at longer distances
The skills you learned this winter will pay of next years elk season
For a coyote rife get sumthing cheep to feed like a 223
 
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Great idea carver! I'm going to ask my buddies about it and see if any of them do it and could take me along. A pair of coyote fur mittens coming your way! ;)
 
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