Elk Rifle

[ftrovato]

That's why I didn't mention that most of mine fell to Core-Lokts, lol

I think it's safe to say that many game animals in North America have fallen to Remington Core Lokts. I for one fall into that successful group. I took many deer in 1970's & 80's with them.

They were the king of Penn's woods for many decades!

Interestingly when in Elk camp about 10 years ago one of the guides claimed them as his favorite bullet to see a hunter show up with. He claimed they consistently got it done (in his observation).

To each their own....if it weren't for modern bullets, I'd go right back to them.

 

[ftrovato]

That can't be true, cup and core don't kill, they just explode on impact of the first hair.

From Remington's website.

Product Overview​

THE DEADLIEST MUSHROOM IN THE WOODS™FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS. Since 1939, more hunters have relied on Remington Core-Lokt® than any other big game ammunition, and rightly so. It's filled more tags on more continents than any other load. Core-Lokt® is the original controlled expansion bullet. Its time-proven performance has made it hunting's first choice for over 75 years. The tapered copper jacket is locked to a solid lead core delivering massive 2X expansion, weight retention and consistent on-game results. Available in soft point and pointed soft point versions, and in a range of bullet weights for virtually every centerfire hunting caliber made. Trust your next hunt to the best-selling hunting ammunition of all time.

 

[JimP]

Love my 340. 160 grain to 275 grain bullets it gets it done. However if the 338 Ultra mag existed many moons ago I think I would have started with that 338. From that I understand it's less fickle and easier to get to shoot well.

I found my load for my 340, 225 grain Barnes TTSX at 3,000 fps. It's dropped every animal that I have shot with it and a few more after they borrowed it.

My nephew used it on a elk hunt when his rifle went on the frits. After he shot his elk with it he went out and bought one for himself.

 

[ftrovato]

I found my load for my 340, 225 grain Barnes TTSX at 3,000 fps. It's dropped every animal that I have shot with it and a few more after they borrowed it.

My nephew used it on a elk hunt when his rifle went on the frits. After he shot his elk with it he went out and bought one for himself.

Once you use a 340 it's hard to not use it for everything!

I've taken animals with 160's 185's 210's & 225's. I'd like to load up some 275 Swifts for Africa next.

 

[franzfmdavis]

I have a CZ550 .375. It stays home when I’m hunting here in the mountains. WAY too heavy. You’ll only hunt in the mountains ONCE carrying a heavy rifle when wearing a backpack.

I second that sentiment!

 

[franzfmdavis]

This is an unorthodox question, and I am more curious rather than suggestive: has anyone successfully hunted elk at closer ranges with a double rifle?

 

[CoElkHunter]

This past November I used my Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 28 Nosler on a 6x6 elk in Idaho. Has a Huskemaw 5x25x50 Blue Diamond scope, shooting factory 160 grain Accubonds. Worked great. Previous rifle was a Browning A-bolt in 300WM with a Vortex Viper 5x25x50 scope, shooting 200 grain Nosler Partitions. Any of the 7mm or 30 caliber magnums will get it done on elk.

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Nice Bull!

 

[CoElkHunter]

Seem to always be hunting elk in short range situation my go to elk rifle caliber since 1990 is a model 70 35 whelen AI, black stock,sworski glass 225 gr. bullets sub. minute past 200 yds. close to 3000 fps

+1 on short range situations. I’ve never shot one past 150 yards and don’t really want to if I can get closer. Just my preference.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Browning ABolt hunting in Colorado with our very own AH member CWO View attachment 663370View attachment 663371View attachment 663372View attachment 663373

Monster bull! Congrats!

 

[CZDiesel]

This is an unorthodox question, and I am more curious rather than suggestive: has anyone successfully hunted elk at closer ranges with a double rifle?

I’m sure it’s possible but out west with the pressure they get it would be extremely hard! Even the muzzle loaders wear scopes. The range is typically longer than a doubles reach

 

[Woodcarver]

This is an unorthodox question, and I am more curious rather than suggestive: has anyone successfully hunted elk at closer ranges with a double rifle?

I have worked my way into a couple small herds carrying my 9.3x74R DR, getting within 25-40 yards of several bedded cows, and backed out without ever having one look my way. That's a successful hunt.
I have yet to shoot an elk with said rifle yet as neither bunch had any headgear sadly.

 

[Altitude sickness]

I’ve shot 10 or more with a bow. Several with iron sight muzzle loader. So a DR could definitely work.

the determining factor is more about the time of year and season for each weapon. There are private land hunts where you can hunt earlier in the season with a rifle. Usually the state allows that if the land owner allows a hand full of public hunters per year. These can be pricey.

Elk hunting public land during rifle elk season it’s tough to get with DR range. But it is not impossible. Especially if you can shoot 200 yards

 

[nomspc]

Elk hunting can provide real challenge: tough animals, terrain, weather. I like the 300WM because I think it gives me some margin in difficult situations. I have both an R8 and a Seekins Havak Element, and have used both 180 gr Barnes TTSX and Federal 200 gr Terminal Ascent. I am considering one of the new Seekins rifles in 7 BC (Backcountry) in order to have a shorter, lighter rifle to use with a can, without compromising on ballistics. Took this guy in northern New Mexico with the 200 TA.

 

[skydiver386]

@skydiver386
Korea was a longtime ago 1953.
As we age even light becomes heavier after a while
Bob

Bob, nobody ever accused me of being smart.

 

[revturbo9967]

@revturbo9967
Like I keep saying
Not many 500yd shots but plenty at 200 and less, usually a lot less.
Bob

3 of the 5 in camp who tagged out, shot at around 450ish yards. It’s happens often in nasty elk country. We were 26 miles in from the main road in some of the ugliest country I’ve hunted. I got lucky that mine was so close but many shots can be far in those areas just due to the rocky terrain. It takes way too long to make a move closer or that elk is back in the timber.

 

[revturbo9967]

I shot a little before 8am and we got to the elk at around 930. And it was 98 yards away...Elk hunting is one of the few times where being able to shoot 500 yards will truly increase odds.