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Originally Posted by Macdsl
Hi this is a first post for me, long time lurker.
Like the title says, what is your go to for elk? Looking into another rifle and testing the waters to see if there is a known pfererence, also learn more and possibly a good discussion on the options.
Matt.
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I've been starting to plan an elk hunt for this year, and have been thinking along the same lines, as I sold my 30-06 a while ago. I have family and friends who run anything from .243 to 300WM.
Just recovering from a shoulder injury, I don't enjoy recoil so I've been seriously looking at the 6.5 family. Came across a youtube video of Wayne Van Zwoll shooting the 6.5 Creedmoor, complete pass thru on a large bull elk at 603 yards, and it didn't go far.
Also since 95% of our shooting is enjoyed on the range in our pasture, I'm wanting something enjoyable to shoot with. We do have a half MOA .243 in the cabinet that I'm very familiar with, so I wouldn't hesitate to use it at, say, out to 250 yards with a good hand load.