brewer12345
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I got an invitation from a friend to join his group elk hunting this Fall. Since I have never chased elk, I am thrilled to get schooled by experienced elk hunters. The only problem is that where they hunt the shots are commonly between 200 and 300 yards. The .35 Rem is not going to cut it, I think. I looked at the various options and it seems like a .30-06 bolt action would do the trick. Not as much recoil as the bigger magnums, enough to get the job done, and can always use downloaded stuff for deer. Added plus is that you can find the ammo in any sporting goods store I have walked into locally.
I am not looking to spend a ton, but something suitable that isn't garbage is necessary. I would prefer used if I can get a good rifle at a comfortable price. Anyone care to suggest fairly common rifles that I should go look at? I prefer wood stocks to plastic and somewhat heavier is a plus given the recoil inherent in such a rifle.
I am not looking to spend a ton, but something suitable that isn't garbage is necessary. I would prefer used if I can get a good rifle at a comfortable price. Anyone care to suggest fairly common rifles that I should go look at? I prefer wood stocks to plastic and somewhat heavier is a plus given the recoil inherent in such a rifle.