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george20042007 Super Member
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
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Me too george...Retired and added another horse (pregnant) and 7 acres. Still have only 2 rifles if you don't count the marade of .22 rifles. I think the more time on our hands we tend to add other things to do...In my case if I don't find something to do wifie-poo does...
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:53 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Shipster Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:15 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Shipster,
Thats funny! I'm not married yet so I don't got to worry about the "wife" reading something like what I'm about to post.
But seriously I only see 5 guns that I "need" and I already got 2 of them. I prefer owning many tools instead but everyone is different in what they'd rather keep around and play with I'd venture to guess.
Dimitri
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Bushmaster Super Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:52 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
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Big "D"...One never has too many guns. In fact, 5 is but a pitance...
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Bushmaster,
I know there is no such thing as too many guns. And what I said doesnt mean I wont go out and buy more for "redundancy".
Just need to prioritize things for now, I've got plenty of time to get a large collection (atleast a good 50 more years) and grow out of my 8 gun safe, which has room for 6 more guns as of now.
Dimitri
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stablebuck Rookie Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 15 Location: Layton, UT
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Don't get locked up too much on any specific caliber because of performance. There are tons of options and the important thing is that you purchase a gun that you are comfortable shooting and you can shoot accurately with. 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm WSM, 30-06, 300 WSM, 300 Win Mag, 325 WSM, 338 Win Mag. Anyone of those cartridges will handle anything on this continent with a well placed shot. You'll be able to get the WSMs in a lighter rifle, so if you plan on hiking a lot...those are good choices. 30-06 ammo you'll be able to find anywhere and for cheap. 338 will make you hate the firing range. Don't take any shots over 300yds and you'll be fine with any of these rifles sighted in for dead on at 200.
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Dimitri Super Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
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Welcome to the forums Stablebuck
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stablebuck Rookie Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2007 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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it's good to be here :-)
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WileyWapiti Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:37 am Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
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I am a .30-06 fan myself, I have taken elk with a .270, .308 and 7mm as well. I live in some pretty good elk country and talking with the "old timers" who still hunt, most of them have switched over to .300. Dallan sums it up pretty well, what are you gunnin' for? The majority of the areas for elk will be in moderate to heavy timber, you will want some slam to get through if you hunt most Colorado areas. A .30-06 is a good all around rifle as PaulS states, it would be a rifle you could use for multiple hunts in various regions and terrain for multitudes of large game. Once you settle in on a rifle that is good for your needs, Dallan hits it home again regarding bullet choice. There are some exceptional premium bullets out there, if you load your own than you probably already have a line in mind, but if you are using factory loads they have some pretty good hunting varieties out there - for elk and a .30-06 I would look towards the heavier bullets - no less than 180gr...lean more towards 200gr for this caliber. I personally use a 185gr Barnes Triple Shock loaded up with IMR 4350 - before that I ran only partitions - this particular rifle shoots the Barnes better, I have others that don't. This is only one man's opinion - you are doing the right thing - research. Good luck!
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stablebuck Rookie Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced g |
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Wapiti,
I saw a video clip on the CO DOW website of a wolf near Walden, which isn't terribly far from Craig. Seen anything out there?
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WileyWapiti Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 298 Location: NW Colorado
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject: Re: input needed for elk rifle input from some experienced guys |
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I have heard rumblings of wolves, but they have all been North of the border in Wyoming or over towards the front range towards Ft. Collins. Wouldn't surprise me to hear it around Walden. Not sure it would be in the wolves' best interest to head over this way, with all of the sheep ranchers out here, I am thinking they would muffle the sightings and just deal with them quietly. I will have to check out that article, as I would find it interesting, thanks for the heads up.
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