Author Topic: Elk Hunting Rifle selections (Read 5098 times)

mauser98us · « **on:** June 20, 2009, 01:02:52 PM »

For all of you who are fortunate to draw an elk tag, what will you be using? I am going to use my Swede Husky in 9.3 x57 with Lyman sights and my backups a 30-40 Krag sporter with open sight. My scoped rifle will be a Model 98 in 7 X 61 Sharpe and Hart maggie. Let me know your preferences

Foggy · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:08:35 PM »

My Trusty 35Whelen

Foggy

dukkillr · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:14:39 PM »

Bowtech Allegiance

Wyo. Coyote Hunter · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 01:20:17 PM »

So far I haven't decided. Much is dictated by the country I choose to hunt. Usually, I have a backup in the truck and some others in camp. My main choice will be a .300 mag. either Win. or Wea. In addition a model 99 358, and/or a model 700 .375 H & H. By choice much of the country I hunt is very open. So the .30's are perfect. If I don't draw my special unit, I may head north to hunt. If that trip is made, the rifle of choice will be a 700 barreled for .340 Wea. and the .300's will be backup.

Empty Quiver · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2009, 02:23:42 PM »

Taking a Tikka t3 .300wm, and a VXII 3x9x50 on top. May well throw the Marlin 1895 in the truck as well. If all the shooting is going to be close I'd rather have it than the long gun I think.

freddogs · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2009, 03:09:09 PM »

I plan to use my mauser 98 in 35 whelan or a browning a-bolt 338 win mag I found used. I might take my 30-06 that has already killed a couple elk or the 12" contender in 375 winchester.

james · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:25:57 AM »

I always use a 50 cal. It has been very successful for the past 18 years. I'll also continue with the the 385 gr Hornady Great Plains in front of 90 gr. of 777. I switched from Pyodex to trip 7 when I moved from a Hawken to an Encore. Drew a bull tag in zone 62 this yr. I'm looking forward to Sept. and the cool mtn air.

Graybeard · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:45:03 AM »

I didn't put in for a tag but had I done so and gotten drawn I'd have used my Remington 700 LS in .30-06 which wears a Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36 scope. For ammo I'd have used reloads using either Nosler 180 PT or 200 AB most likely.

crabyx78 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 02:13:07 PM »

This year i'll be using a 338-06 with 210 pt.
back-up a Rem 30-338 with 180's.
Good Luck to All.

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 02:29:25 PM »

Not going this year but will next in Mt and the following in ID.
My elk rifle is a Win M70 super grade in 338 Win Mag wearing a 4.5-14 X40 Weaver scope.
My back up rifle is a Sako AIII in 375 H&H wearing a Leupold 4x scope. Also is used if we pick a section of woods to drive.
Bullets are plain jane Remington core loked. in 225 grain for the 338 and 270 for the 375. with bullets that big i do not think I need expensive super bullets. If I were going to use either my 308 or 30-06 then I would look to the nosler partitions or swift A frames.

jumpsteady · « **Reply #10 on:** July 16, 2009, 05:26:07 AM »

Ruger M77 hawkeye in .338 Federal

mauser98us · « **Reply #11 on:** July 16, 2009, 01:23:17 PM »

Am curious to see how that 338 does. Could be quite interesting. Imagine it would be simular to the 358 win with a little added range.Let us know if you connect.

jumpsteady · « **Reply #12 on:** July 17, 2009, 02:01:27 AM »

I will definitely let everybody know how it works if I get the chance to use it. I shot a 175 lbs whitetail at 163 yds in mid-stride. He fell over and never even twitched.

wackmaster · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2009, 02:23:50 AM »

A 338 wildcat that fits a Ruger 77 that is a 340wby match.

jumpsteady · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2009, 02:55:53 AM »

The .338 Federal is not a wildcat. And I believe that the .340 weatherby has a little more speed and punch.

wackmaster · « **Reply #15 on:** July 19, 2009, 02:14:50 AM »

It's not a 338 fed.
It's a 338 ultra mag shortend .1875 so it will fit 30/06 actions.

It pushes 225 interbonds 3000fps

jumpsteady · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2009, 11:08:53 AM »

Oh, ok. I get it now.

Doesniper · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2009, 05:04:29 AM »

I'll be using mt custom 700 in 300WM, 168g. Barnes TSX. My oldest son will use a Mauser 30-06 with 150g. TSX. My #2 son will use a Marlin XS 7mm-08 with 120g. TSX. I'll take my 375H&H as a backup with 235g. TSX.

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2009, 05:40:45 AM »

#2 son

Doe Sniper are you Charlie Chan?

Good luck on your hunt

ctrout · « **Reply #19 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:23:47 PM »

338-06 Savage with Burris FF2 on top. I would use the 338 Edge this year but the stock that I've been waiting over 3 months for is not here yet and I don't think I'll have time for sufficient load development now.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:33:16 PM »

I literally just booked my elk, deer, bear hunt for Idaho in the fall of 2010 minuets ago. I refresh my GBO page and there sits this topic!! WOW...

I guess I'm thinking my primary will be either the 30-06 or the 300mag with 180's. Allthough I could use the 270 or 7mm........or I could use this as an excuse to buy that new Ruger Compact in 308 that only weighs 5.75lbs....

ctrout · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:01:49 PM »

What unit did you book your hunt for? I bagged a controlled hunt cow last year in 22 and I'll be hunting the general bull hunt in 39 this year because I didn't draw this time.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2009, 02:34:01 PM »

Quote from: ctrout on August 21, 2009, 02:01:49 PM

What unit did you book your hunt for? I bagged a controlled hunt cow last year in 22 and I'll be hunting the general bull hunt in 39 this year because I didn't draw this time.

Unit 3. I will be there for the week that has bull & cow overlap. I know this exact date has not been annoced yet, but I'm first in line.

Bear Wallow · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2009, 06:50:28 AM »

Winchester 70 Classic Stainless Walnut

30-06

bigswede · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2010, 05:41:05 PM »

Quote from: Cabin4 on August 21, 2009, 02:34:01 PM

Quote from: ctrout on August 21, 2009, 02:01:49 PM
What unit did you book your hunt for? I bagged a controlled hunt cow last year in 22 and I'll be hunting the general bull hunt in 39 this year because I didn't draw this time.

Unit 3. I will be there for the week that has bull & cow overlap. I know this exact date has not been annoced yet, but I'm first in line.

What is that around Harrison?

Mine for 2009 was my 375 Ruger Alaskan.

Cabin4 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2010, 05:54:45 PM »

Quote from: bigswede on January 24, 2010, 05:41:05 PM

Quote from: Cabin4 on August 21, 2009, 02:34:01 PM
Quote from: ctrout on August 21, 2009, 02:01:49 PM
What unit did you book your hunt for? I bagged a controlled hunt cow last year in 22 and I'll be hunting the general bull hunt in 39 this year because I didn't draw this time.

Unit 3. I will be there for the week that has bull & cow overlap. I know this exact date has not been annoced yet, but I'm first in line.
What is that around Harrison?

Mine for 2009 was my 375 Ruger Alaskan.

Affermative on Harrison area.

rex6666 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2010, 08:19:12 AM »

Looking at unit 48 in N.M. for 2010 rifle Ruger tang saftey in 270win
280 handi backup
hunted 48 with bow in 09

Dogshooter · « **Reply #27 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:15:50 PM »

I have four rifles that I call my elk rifles and shoot them all year long right up to hunting season and at the last minute I always use my Kimber 84M in 300 WSM. It has a Zeiss Conquest 3 X 9 X 50 on it and it just seems to fit me better than any of the others I have. They all shoot good enough but I guess I feel better about having the Kimber with me.

bigswede · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2010, 01:14:06 AM »

For 2010 I think i'll be uing my 338-06 AI. I just had it built, although I haven't started loading for it yet.

mauser98us · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2010, 06:03:16 AM »

I'm thinking that when you nail that first elk with it,you will sell your magnums if you have any.

Good choice