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Posted: 11/16/2001 10:49:02 AM EDT
| I'm trying to find information on different calibers that would be acceptable for BIG game, like Elk and Bear. I own a .30-06 and I'm not sure if I should "move up" before trying the "Canadian Adventure" I want to take. I'm having difficulty nailing down info on the web, so any info or direction would be appreciated. ( Otherwise, I'll just have to load up the AR-15 with 30 rounds and shoot until it stops kicking! ) |
| This is a tough question because there are so many variables. Your 30-06 is more than enough for black bear and elk. Personally for elk I would buy a gun that shot a little flatter for long shots. If I were you I would look at something like a 300RUM or 338RUM. |
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Buckaroo- According to the author of "Making Shots - A Rifle Hunter's Guide", for big bears; .338, .340 Weatherby, .338-378, .375 H&H, and .458 Win Mag are good choices For elk, the same book recommends most of the same calibers above, and also smaller choices like the .300 Mag and 30.06. Personally, I think that the best "bang for the buck" would be a .338. Recoil has not reached ungodly, and factory bullet and ammo choices are fairly broad. Ammo prices are acceptable as well. Browning A-bolt with BOSS system is a very popular rifle with the folks I know that have/do live in Kodiak and hunt the brown beast. Good Luck |
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I'm going with right-wing on this one. The .338win mag is an excellent choice for the hunting you are considering. Shoots as flat as a .300win, using the lighter bullets(200gr), and you can move up to the 250gr. at 2700fps to do some serious damage. I feel this cartridge is very versatile. BTW, your 30-06 will do just fine too. |
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