:? After doing quite a bit of research on ballistics, recoil, etc... and talking to some veteran hunters and outfitters I am honing on on getting a 7 mm Remington Mag for my upcoming first Elk/Muley trip to N.E. Colorado.
The outfitter is a 3rd generation guy and seems to know his stuff. To count on a Bull I need to be accurate out to 300 yds in his terrain. When I told him the calibers I had and my shooting ability, he told me he would MUCH rather have me use a .308 that I was comfortable with than my .300 Wby mag whose groups are twice as big at 300 yds. He told me many hunters have killed Elk with .270s and 30.06s w/150-160gr bullets at 300 yds at his camps. I think my .308 is gettin iffy at 300 yds. for elk.
Looking at all aspects the 7mm Rem mag seems to have a definite edge over a .270 or 30.06 at 300-350 yds with minimal extra recoil.
My sentimental heart would lead me to a good old Rem. 700 BDL. but recent experience will push me toward Sako or Tikka.
Any thoughts or suggestions? :roll:
The outfitter is a 3rd generation guy and seems to know his stuff. To count on a Bull I need to be accurate out to 300 yds in his terrain. When I told him the calibers I had and my shooting ability, he told me he would MUCH rather have me use a .308 that I was comfortable with than my .300 Wby mag whose groups are twice as big at 300 yds. He told me many hunters have killed Elk with .270s and 30.06s w/150-160gr bullets at 300 yds at his camps. I think my .308 is gettin iffy at 300 yds. for elk.
Looking at all aspects the 7mm Rem mag seems to have a definite edge over a .270 or 30.06 at 300-350 yds with minimal extra recoil.
My sentimental heart would lead me to a good old Rem. 700 BDL. but recent experience will push me toward Sako or Tikka.
Any thoughts or suggestions? :roll:
