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jmr40 · July 22, 2012, 07:09 PM

I'll work, but is probably more gun than I'd want to carry in elk county. I'm sure you know that bullet energy never killed anything. A 270 or 30-06 have been working just fine and will anchor elk at ranges of 400-500 yards with good bullets. And that is the key. With todays better bullets the big bores are less important than ever.

I've hunted in that country and don't want anything over 8 lbs all up and closer to 7 is even better. Not many 375 will make that weight and be tolerable to shoot.

July 22, 2012, 07:09 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	I'll work, but is probably more gun than I'd want to carry in elk county. I'm sure you know that bullet energy never killed anything. A 270 or 30-06 have been working just fine and will anchor elk at ranges of 400-500 yards with good bullets. And that is the key. With todays better bullets the big bores are less important than ever. I've hunted in that country and don't want anything over 8 lbs all up and closer to 7 is even better. Not many 375 will make that weight and be tolerable to shoot.