Hunting and Fishing Ground >> Elk and Deer rifle tips

3/18/12 9:10 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1395	I might attempt an Eastern WA elk hunt this fall, but clearly my .243 won't cut it. ANy recommendations on a new rifle? I'm righty but shoot lefty so even left handed bolt guns suck to operate. I'd prefer a pump or auto. Nothing that costs more than a used motorcyle please! Thanks in advance.

3/22/12 1:05 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
MichaelVronsky 57 Member Since: 12/15/02 Posts: 17060	jeez, no bolt action?? i think remington makes a pump action 30-06. you could also look into a modified ar-10 honestly though, a bolt action shouldnt be that big of a deal. one shot should be enough. get a 30-06, super versatile round. You have ignored this user.

3/22/12 6:41 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 496	Dont get a pump rifle, they are not the quality the use to be. and 30-06 is cool but if your getting a rifle for out west get a rifle for out west 300wsm or another magnum something solid i would go 300wsm. Elk are big animals. sure shot placement is everything but hit it with a nosler accubond from a 300wsm it wont get back up. You have ignored this user.

3/23/12 12:10 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1410	I'm skeered of those big magnums. I will be a flinching machine.<br /> <br />   You have ignored this user.

3/23/12 4:15 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
JackFunk 105 Member Since: 4/29/03 Posts: 8564	How about an underlever? http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-45-70.cfm You have ignored this user.

3/23/12 8:27 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
MichaelVronsky 57 Member Since: 12/15/02 Posts: 17070	I wouldnt want to get close enough to an elk for a 45-70 to hit it with enough energy! You have ignored this user.

3/23/12 11:47 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
wheeels Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 6280	you can get larger calibers in Browning BLR (Lever action) and BAR (semi's) You have ignored this user.

3/24/12 12:33 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 498	just get an Ar in 450 bushmaster and call it a day. You have ignored this user.

3/31/12 1:05 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
JackFunk 105 Member Since: 4/29/03 Posts: 8586	wheeels - you can get larger calibers in Browning BLR (Lever action) and BAR (semi's) BAR, so badass, always reminds me of Bonnie and Clyde. Clyde rocked one with a cut down barrel. Here it is. http://www.imfdb.org/w/images/5/5b/Moscat.jpg You have ignored this user.

3/31/12 11:18 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1469	What about this bad boy in 7mm-08 or .308? www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/autoloading-model-r-25.aspx You have ignored this user.

3/31/12 5:32 PM

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Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 501

JackFunk -  wheeels - you can get larger calibers in Browning BLR (Lever action) and BAR (semi's) BAR, so badass, always reminds me of Bonnie and Clyde. Clyde rocked one with a cut down barrel. Here it is. http://www.imfdb.org/w/images/5/5b/Moscat.jpg yeah back prohibition they were sick but now they are more like this http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp?fid=002B&cid=031&tid=219&bg=x So op what have you decided on? You have ignored this user.

3/31/12 6:16 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1473	The jury is still out. I'm definitely not getting any of the big manum rounds. I'm definitely limiting my choices to .308, 30-06 and 7mm Rem Mag. Found this gem: www.browning.com/products/catalog/firearms/detail.asp You have ignored this user.

4/1/12 4:06 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 502	so between those three? go with the 7mm rem mag You have ignored this user.

4/1/12 8:50 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1476	I'm pretty sold and the BAR safari at this point (in 7mm Rem mag). It would take something pretty amazing to sway me a this point. You have ignored this user.

4/5/12 4:25 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
tjhammerhead 1 Member Since: 4/30/05 Posts: 1755	AAC .300 Blackout or an AR10. You have ignored this user.

4/5/12 10:55 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1514	doesn't the blackout have 30-30 ballistic characteristics? Why would I take a 30-30 after Elk. Cool deer gun though. You have ignored this user.

4/10/12 11:24 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 511	so who helped make your decision most? You have ignored this user.

4/11/12 3:31 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1572	Muppetmower88 - so who helped make your decision most?  You and Jack Funk. I won't buy until after spring Turkey season though. You have ignored this user.

4/12/12 9:29 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 515	nice and yeah gotta kill them toms first. and good luck You have ignored this user.

5/23/12 1:15 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1691	^I think your shot placement is better than mine. I've shot small deer with .243 nosler and had them run a mile before dropping. You have ignored this user.

6/18/12 4:32 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1771	I bought the BAR today in 7mm Rem Mag (and lefty too!) for $875 NIB. Now it's time to ponder what scope to buy. You have ignored this user.

6/20/12 10:29 AM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1778	^in this instance a 3x9 scope but set too high for "walking to the stand" You have ignored this user.

6/24/12 11:15 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Muppetmower88 6 Member Since: 7/15/09 Posts: 536	what scope are you going with? if your going out west or plan to i would go with a nice 4-12x40 and spend some money on optics nikon monarchs are pretty nice You have ignored this user.

6/25/12 3:42 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
NonIntervention Member Since: 3/23/11 Posts: 1801	If I hunt elk it will be in the cascadesor the olympics. Not exactly rocky mountain visibility. However my deer spot is in the scablands/potholes area by Cheney, WA. I'm probably going for a 3x9-40 or 3.5x10-40mm. I'm thinking Leupold unless someone else makes optics in the USA. You have ignored this user.

7/18/12 6:22 PM	Ignore | Quote | Edit | Warn Admin | Vote Down | Vote Up | Delete Post
Zilla2000 7 Member Since: 1/23/04 Posts: 2320	Redfield is as US made scope. They are the bargain family of Leupold scopes. You have ignored this user.

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