New rifle

[Hazcat]

Michael, Michael, Michael,....It's an ELK not a T-Rex.  30-06!

Heck, you can bring an elk down with a .270 or even a 25-06.  A 44 lb draw compound bow with a 75 grain broad head will do it!

"I recently shot a moose in the Yukon.  All with the same set up.  I usually shoot between 45 and 48 lbs.  I use Axis arrows and Muzzy 75 grain." Said by the CEO of Muzzy.

I think you just like people to go deaf and hurt their shoulders.

[hawkeye1]

Yeah, I know you can shoot deer with just about anything from the 22 centerfires all the way up to as large as you want to go.  But I still think variety is the spice of life.  Yeah, I could use my 30-30 from here on out and get along great, but I sure do like shooting my 30-06.  That will always be one of my favorites.  Shoots like a dream.  But then there is the 243.  1/2 inch groups with 90 grain GameKings.  But I don't want to leave at home the 6.5x55.  It loves Nosler BTs.  And yes the 300 Win Mag is a great shooter,  for when maybe just maybe I can go on that elk hunt with the guys.  So, get what you enjoy.  Shoot what you like.  No reason we should be limited to just one hunting rifle.  Boy, that 257 Roberts looks kind of interesting.

[canon6]

Do not overlook the 6.5X55. I know to small, not enough whoopa**, but tell the more than one elk I put in my freezer that.The poor people of Sweden, still think it is a moose cartridge. OH Well.    Doug