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Heading elk hunting - WWYD
#3235844
10/06/20 05:36 PM
10/06/20 05:36 PM
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 662 Conyers, GA and Auburn, AL
Razorsharp123
OP
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 662
Conyers, GA and Auburn, AL
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Colorado trip coming up early next month and I can decide which rifle to take.
Weatherby in 270 Winchester (24” barrel) Or Remington 770 in 7mm Remington mag (24” barrel)
Scope will be a Meopro 4.5-14x44 that currently rides the Weatherby.
I’ve got 130, 140 accubonds, 150 swift A Frames, 150 SSTs for the 270 that all shoot well Or 140/150 ballistic tips, 150 core locks, 168 Bergers, 160 A Frames for the 7 that all shoot well
The 770 is a beater but shoots good and is lighter while the 7mm is heavier and a bit smoother. Energy is pretty dang close with the barrel length as it is.
What would you do? Which combo would be on your shoulder as your walk into the mountains?
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3235906
10/06/20 07:00 PM
10/06/20 07:00 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,049 USA
marshmud991
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,049
USA
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Both. Always good to have a back up.
It's hard to kiss the lips at night that chews your a$$ all day long.
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3235917
10/06/20 07:11 PM
10/06/20 07:11 PM
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Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 10,982 Earth
TDog93
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 10,982
Earth
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You shot them more than anybody - what does your gut tell you?
Good luck - I hear elk hunting is like turkey hunting on steroids
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3236036
10/06/20 08:55 PM
10/06/20 08:55 PM
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Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 2,183 Central to South AL
Stickers
8 point
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8 point
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Posts: 2,183
Central to South AL
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Personally, I never go on a long trip with only one rifle. If I absolutely could only take one I would take the .270 with 140 gr. round. Just my .02
WDE
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3236122
10/07/20 05:39 AM
10/07/20 05:39 AM
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 6,363 On the X
TickaTicka
12 point
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12 point
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 6,363
On the X
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I'd take that 7 mag with BT's or bergers.
Public Land Owner
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3236196
10/07/20 08:33 AM
10/07/20 08:33 AM
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 9,166 B'ham
Goatkiller
14 point
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14 point
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Posts: 9,166
B'ham
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I would take both guns if you would have access to them. If you are going into a camp on horseback ask you guide about bringing both.
I would shoot the Swift A frames in both rifles if that's what you have and know they shoot reasonably well.
No government employees were harmed in the making of this mess.
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3236263
10/07/20 10:24 AM
10/07/20 10:24 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,704 behind my Dillon
dave260rem!
Skinny’s Ex
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Posts: 12,704
behind my Dillon
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All right Elmer next you'll suggest the long out of production 285 grain .338 for those raking shots.
Only hits count.
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
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10/07/20 12:12 PM
10/07/20 12:12 PM
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Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 52 USA
Barton
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spike
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Posts: 52
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I agree with the others who suggest you take the rifle you shoot best, or all things being equal, the lighter of the 2. Great choice of scope too. I'd zero it using vital zone size for a lethal impact at whatever distance the data gives you. Good luck and I look forward to pics of a successful hunt.
Bart
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
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10/07/20 01:02 PM
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 18,050 North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Posts: 18,050
North AL
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All right Elmer next you'll suggest the long out of production 285 grain .338 for those raking shots. You can get a 300 gr Accubond. 👍👍
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3237028
10/08/20 12:06 AM
10/08/20 12:06 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 12,247 Oxford, AL. USA
Big Game Hunter
Doesn’t Know His Code
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Doesn’t Know His Code
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 12,247
Oxford, AL. USA
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The elk won’t know the difference.
Take the one you’re most comfortable with.
IKNOWMYPHUCKINGCODEDAMMITYOUDICKHEAD!!!
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Re: Heading elk hunting - WWYD
[Re: Razorsharp123]
#3237106
10/08/20 07:00 AM
10/08/20 07:00 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918 Old Florida
Geno
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918
Old Florida
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Both. Never know when one might decide to not work or lose zero after you step in a hole and fall on top of it.
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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