Guest okladeerhunter Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 What would be a good choice of rifle for an elk hunt? I have to have a .270 cal or bigger. All I have is a 30-30 and I have access to a .30-06. Would this work or do I need something bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Re: Best Rifle a .270 is a good gun for elk or a .300 would be my 2 choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveGP Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Re: Best Rifle just use the 30-06 and you will be fine! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Re: Best Rifle The 30-06 will be fine.....Use a good 180gr bullet and your all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Best Rifle 30-06 with either 165 or 180's will take an elx with power to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Re: Best Rifle 270 is about minimal. i shoot a 300 wthby that is necked down to 7mm. so it shooting a 160gr bullet at 3600fps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Best Rifle Mathews Switchback. Oh, rifle. A .30-06 would be a real good choice if you have access to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornaddiction Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Best Rifle for me, there is nothing better than my trusty 300 Mag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickey Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Re: Best Rifle I go with hornaddiction... 300 WinMag for elk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertip_co Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Re: Best Rifle 30-05 with 150, 165, 180. Wife and I both like the 165gr in our three 30-06s. Also you could try Hornady Light Magnum in the 06 if you need a little more horsepower without going to a 300 or 338. And good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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