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Old April 26, 2014, 12:04 AM   #19
kilimanjaro
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.30/06 is fine for a big elk if you can hit it, same with .308

.270 is a good flat shooting round and just as good as the .30/06 in open country offering longer ranges.

The three are good 350-450 yard calibers given a decent telescope and a good shooter.

The Magnums are alright, but you'll have costlier ammunition, and it's just going to wound animals at longer ranges, most folks can't shoot well enough to take advantage of the capabilities.

If you want a good heavy caliber, go right up to the .375 and be done with it.

Recoil is recoil, learn to expect it and to manage it, you'll be better off with selecting the cartridge for what you need rather than recoil.
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