Planning elk hunt

[boomer68]

I hope to go after elk this fall, and having a dilemma with choosing the rifle to use...
First up is my newly acquired 7mm RUM. Or a 300 RUM, 7mm Wby or 375H&H. Not necessarily in that order ;-)

 

[IdahoCTD]

Any of them will do the job. If it has the potential for a long range shot the .375 H&H may not be the best. I would use the gun your most comfortable with and is the most accurate.

 

[runtohunt]

I agree with IdahoCTD. I would take them all out to the range. Hopefully you have a spot where you can shoot from field positions. I would take the one or two that you shoot the best at the ranges you expect to shoot. Good luck with your hunt.

 

[JD338]

They will all get the job done.
The 7mm RUM with the 160 gr AB would be a flat liner elk round.

JD338

 

[boomer68]

I am thinking the same thing JD338. What was your load again? You used Retumbo I believe.

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[JD338]

I am thinking the same thing JD338. What was your load again? You used Retumbo I believe.

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93.0 grs Retumbo
Work up, the 7mm RUM can pressure spike quickly.

JD338

 

[sask boy]

Where are you heading for Elk this fall boomer? That 7mm RUM truly is a laser. A buddy either 2 or 3 years ago had one sticking his tongue out at over 350 and he shot I blinked and he was down :shock:.
Remember range reports with photos are always well received .

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Oldtrader3]

I like the .300 Rum for elk also, especially if you are going to be hunting mature bull elk.

 

[Woodycreek]

Hard to beat any of those choices. I'm a fan of the RUMs and have a 300 RUM that is one heck of a shooter. Always wanted a 7mm RUM since they shoot like a laser.

 

[Guest]

Best rifle is the one you shoot the best and are comfortable with, any of those listed are Elk killers.
I must agree with WC, I'm partial to the RUM's as well. Bullet placement is key no matter the gun.

Don

 

[Kodiak]

Yes, all are adequate, but my choice would be the .300RUM, pushing
either a 180 or 200 grain AB or the always dependable Partition :grin: 8) !

Enjoy your elk hunt!

 

[Vince]

Such a dilemma to have.

I pity you your quandary. :grin:

Vince