Best long range caliber for all hunting (over 300 yds)

[Karl Blanchard]

When it comes to long range it's all about the wind. Nothing on that list will out windage the 28 Nosler. The heavy .284 bullets like the 195gr berger are unmatched.

[jeffitz]

This thread will probbably go on and on - good stuff. 300RUM should probably be on the list for long range but the votes so far do not surprise me, 7Mag and 300 WIN are two of the best ever.

[jakeweb]

Personally I think the 30s are great on elk but overkill on deer. So if you’re talking sheer knock down power the big 30s are tough to beat, but if your looking for a well rounded cartridge then 7mm. You can shoot 140-150 fast and flat and step up to 180s for the bigger game..also with less recoil which makes you more accurate 90% of the time. I personally hunt deer with a 6.5 and if I was going to go after elk with a rifle I wouldn’t hesitate to use it, after all placement is everything.  I have a 300 wm but don’t shoot it anymore as it’s just no fun. So I’m planning on ripping it apart for a custom 7 saum

[hogslayer]

7 SAUM is a very good round.  If you don't reload, you don't have very many options.  Seems like my top choice LR hunting riles don't have many or any factory loads.  Are you going to reload?  That would have a big factor in what round i would pick.  Recoil is a big deal to me for hunting.  A good break and ability to stay on target is always important. 

[Sutherland]

Another vote for the 7mm here.

[yorketransport]

I felt a little nauseous as I voted for it, but I'd go 300 Win Mag out of those options.

All of the comparable rounds (PRC, Nosler, WSM, Dakota etc.) would do just as well. Nothing against the 300 Weatherby, the Win Mag just gives you more options for guns, brass, load data and factory ammo.

[RustyNail]

will a 300 win mag kill an elk at 600 yds?

[jrebel]

will a 300 win mag kill an elk at 600 yds?

With the right bullet, rifle and shooter....yes.

[tonymiller7]

Here we go again.  Expect answers anywhere from no less than 50 BMG to a 22LR with iron sights.   

[Jason]

will a 300 win mag kill an elk at 600 yds?

Killed my 06 Bull at 856yds with my 300wm using 180gr Ballistic silver tips.. Shot through both shoulders and found bullet in opposite shoulder right up against the hide, almost a pass through. That’s was the last time I shot Nosler Ballistic Silver Tips.

[Magnum_Willys]

will a 300 win mag kill an elk at 600 yds?

Buddies at 635 Yds with 300 WSM.  One shot into shoulder.

[Taco280AI]

No offense to the OP, but this thread reminds me of some of the people I've seen while out hunting who shoot at game way beyond their abilities. And keep shooting, again, and again, and again, and again...

[jdb]

will a 300 win mag kill an elk at 600 yds?

Killed my 06 Bull at 856yds with my 300wm using 180gr Ballistic silver tips.. Shot through both shoulders and found bullet in opposite shoulder right up against the hide, almost a pass through. That’s was the last time I shot Nosler Ballistic Silver Tips.

can I ask why you quit the noslers?

[Alchase]

Here we go again.  Expect answers anywhere from no less than 50 BMG to a 22LR with iron sights.   

Running while quartering away even........

[Magnum_Willys]

That’s impressive at 856 that 300 wm 180’s could perform that well.  Energy  must of been around 1200 ft lbs?