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Post by: kentrek on November 03, 2016, 06:48:30 PM
I buy the 190 grn burger from best of the west, the bullet is matched to my gun and scope. It works really well, I only wish they held together better after impact. But they have not let me down.
Bergers are nice for longrange but check the tip with a needle to make sure the hollow point is actually hollow
Post by: b23 on November 03, 2016, 07:13:08 PM
If you're wanting a good Elk hammer that will reach out there with factory loaded ammo the 300 Win mag, 300 Wby, 300 Rem Ultra mag will all get the job done for you and not break the bank in the process.
Nothing wrong with the 7's, I just had one built, and they can do a fine job of hammering them too but to get the heavy for caliber bullets you'll likely have to reload.
Post by: wadu1 on November 03, 2016, 07:13:41 PM
I'm looking at .338 Lapua for long range. I hand load so that should not be a problem. :twocents:
Post by: Antlershed on November 03, 2016, 07:41:50 PM
.300 WM with 190gr long range accubondsThis would be good medicine for the ranges being discussed.
I'll add, you don't need to spend the money on NF or Huskemaw to shoot a mile. :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on November 03, 2016, 08:07:36 PM
338 Lapua would do really well but you'd want to handload for it.
Nothing wrong with the 7mm Remington Mag or 300 Win Mag either.
Post by: Special T on November 03, 2016, 08:34:59 PM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on November 03, 2016, 08:50:53 PM
If your not making your own loads I wouldn't worry about shooting much past 400 yards
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I am no shooter. That's my disclaimer. But if I ever got into it serious, I would probably get a reasonable but not crazy gun/scope combo and budget some coin to get reloading equipment and a trigger job. If looking to get into it, my research leads me to believe you would be hard pressed to do better than a 300 win mag.
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Post by: Stein on November 04, 2016, 06:01:07 PM
"Longe range" is pretty vague, there is a substantial difference if you want to shoot 500 yards or 1,000 yards.
Post by: Branden on November 04, 2016, 07:10:15 PM
The 300 rum and 30-378 are almost identical ballistics wise. I would get either of them in whatever rifle you like best.
Post by: yorketransport on November 05, 2016, 10:43:05 AM
If I were looking for a gun specifically for mid to long range elk hunting, I'd start at the 338 bore as a minimum.
Post by: BrandonWatts on November 05, 2016, 04:18:14 PM
Post by: Branden on November 05, 2016, 04:22:52 PM
What about the 338/378 Weatherby? There's some great factory ammo options and it's everything the 338 Lapua or RUM wish they could be and more. The 338 RUM is a good option if you don't need the extra expense of the 338/378.
If I were looking for a gun specifically for mid to long range elk hunting, I'd start at the 338 bore as a minimum.
I think that's a great option also. I just have never used one or know what kind of factory ammo is available so couldn't recommend it.
Post by: dscubame on November 05, 2016, 04:29:23 PM
.30-378 is what I would probably choose. Be prepared to write some hefty checks on the rifle, scope, rangefinder, ammo and range time. 338 is the other logical choice. Since you don't reload, don't be surprised if it costs you $4-5 every time you pull the trigger.
"Longe range" is pretty vague, there is a substantial difference if you want to shoot 500 yards or 1,000 yards.
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Post by: spoonman on November 06, 2016, 05:36:29 PM
300 rum in 180gr will be 14-16" of drop at 400 yards depending onot ammo. 50" at 600 yards.
300 win mag in 180gr will be 18-20" of drop at 400 yards. 65" at 600 yards.
So it really depends on how far your actually going to shoot and learning the adjustment of your optics for your bullet path.
Post by: jasnt on November 13, 2016, 07:47:39 AM
i second that. I used to pound steel all day with a rem 770 and a center point scope at 400 yards when I first started shooting long range. Shot a 2" group @ 500 yards with that setup.....once.300 WM with 190gr long range accubondsThis would be good medicine for the ranges being discussed.
I'll add, you don't need to spend the money on NF or Huskemaw to shoot a mile. :twocents:
Post by: Come Get Some on November 17, 2016, 07:32:46 AM
Post by: Bill W on November 17, 2016, 08:09:58 AM
Also, sight your rifle in for 300 yards and you have a fairly long distance for no hold over. It also makes things easier for 400 and 500 yard precision shots.
The best thing a person can do is take their big game rifle over on a prairie dog hunt and shoot at 350-600 yards. It will let you know what kind of windage and hold over is required. Then, when you feel confident you can try prairie dogs at longer distances.
Before the advent of fast twist barrels, range finders, low drag bullets and a lot of the current craze stuff I shot prairie dogs out to 550 yards with a bolt action .223 and the low BC 52 grain Speer HP. Just takes practice and knowing your firearm.
Now, back to throwing $$$$ at rifles and scopes.
Post by: Taco280AI on November 17, 2016, 08:19:01 AM