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Everyone has their favorite elk hunting caliber, but what is yours?
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100 grain Montec G5s (sorry, can't stomach the crowds for the firearm season...)
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.308
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.270...Yeah! I'm first to say it.
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I've killed quite a few elk with my 30-06 and 300 win mag, but recently have been pretty danged pleased with the 325wsm and 200gr accubonds.
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Re: What's your caliber?
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55/75 Goldtip arrow with a wac'em broadhead.
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125 grain Snuffer is first choice. .338-06 is second.
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444 Marlin® w/a 290gr LFNGC Beartooth® bullet (boolit).
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.300 win mag
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Re: What's your caliber?
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g5 montec is my first choice but after that, .270 150 grain
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Quote from: grundy53 on March 15, 2011, 01:44:54 PM
.300 win mag
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Re: What's your caliber?
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I think the .458 Lott would be ideal for me....just need to get one. Until then I'll keep using a .338-378 Mag.
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.338 Win Mag
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wsm 270 150 gr.. Its the " One size fits all" round....
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300 win mag, the real one!!
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