cartridge for elk? - Page 3

James R. Burke · April 9, 2010, 03:14 PM

I am about like Abel the 06 is just fine, and will do the job. If your just looking to spend alot of time just for elk I would step it up like he suggested, but I sure dont know much about hunting elk, and it looks like you got some good input. Good luck.

azsixshooter · April 9, 2010, 04:34 PM

For my AZ bull hunt last Nov-Dec (2009) I used my 6.5x55SE (CZ550 American) with some homerolled 160 grain Woodleigh's Protected Point Weldcores. I brought my M1 Garand as a backup rifle shooting 180 grain Federal's. I installed an after market adjustable gas plug and used a 5 round clip for that rifle in case I needed to use it. My CZ wears a Trijicon Accupoint TR20-2G and my M1 sports the original aperture sights. I wasn't able to get a shot on a bull, just giving you some different ideas.

I shoot a lot and practiced a great deal before the hunt from field-expedient positions, mostly hasty sling kneeling and sitting; some offhand, some prone with a pack for a rest. My 6.5x55SE was zeroed to MBPR for my handloads, which I believe was around 265 yds or so (assuming little to no wind). I had explored the area of my unit I was planning to hunt with my laser rf the summer before my hunt and felt confident that most any shot I'd have would be inside of 250 yds, more likely 50 - 100 yds.

Bigjfb · April 27, 2010, 05:15 PM

I like a 300wsm w/ 180 grn game kings. Feels about the same recoil as 30-06, packs the punch of a 300 mag, short action, little cheaper to reload than 300 mag.

April 9, 2010, 04:34 PM	#52
azsixshooter Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Location: Pinckney, MI Posts: 657	For my AZ bull hunt last Nov-Dec (2009) I used my 6.5x55SE (CZ550 American) with some homerolled 160 grain Woodleigh's Protected Point Weldcores. I brought my M1 Garand as a backup rifle shooting 180 grain Federal's. I installed an after market adjustable gas plug and used a 5 round clip for that rifle in case I needed to use it. My CZ wears a Trijicon Accupoint TR20-2G and my M1 sports the original aperture sights. I wasn't able to get a shot on a bull, just giving you some different ideas. I shoot a lot and practiced a great deal before the hunt from field-expedient positions, mostly hasty sling kneeling and sitting; some offhand, some prone with a pack for a rest. My 6.5x55SE was zeroed to MBPR for my handloads, which I believe was around 265 yds or so (assuming little to no wind). I had explored the area of my unit I was planning to hunt with my laser rf the summer before my hunt and felt confident that most any shot I'd have would be inside of 250 yds, more likely 50 - 100 yds. __________________ "Which side are we on? We're on the side of the demons, Chief. We're evil men in the gardens of paradise, sent by the forces of death to spread devastation and destruction wherever we go. I'm surprised you didn't know that." --Saul Tigh http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/2...s-no-more.html

April 9, 2010, 03:14 PM	#51
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I am about like Abel the 06 is just fine, and will do the job. If your just looking to spend alot of time just for elk I would step it up like he suggested, but I sure dont know much about hunting elk, and it looks like you got some good input. Good luck.

April 27, 2010, 05:15 PM	#53
Bigjfb Member Join Date: April 27, 2010 Posts: 65	I like a 300wsm w/ 180 grn game kings. Feels about the same recoil as 30-06, packs the punch of a 300 mag, short action, little cheaper to reload than 300 mag.