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archerelk
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So I am looking for a little help. I am trying to decide if I want to shoot my 280 or my 30-06 for my elk hunt. When reviewing the ballistic charts for both rifles it appears that the 140 bst for the 280 has the best velocity and energy down range.
I always felt that it may be a little light, but after reviewing the charts I am wondering if I have always thought wrong about this?
Taking all other considerations into account, they both shoot great for me, the only real difference is my 280 is the weatherby mark v ultralight so it doesn't get my shoulder sore after hiking for a few days. My 30-06 is an old savage 110 and weighs a ton.
Any thoughts on 280 vs 30-06 for elk?
So I am looking for a little help. I am trying to decide if I want to shoot my 280 or my 30-06 for my elk hunt. When reviewing the ballistic charts for both rifles it appears that the 140 bst for the 280 has the best velocity and energy down range.
I always felt that it may be a little light, but after reviewing the charts I am wondering if I have always thought wrong about this?
Taking all other considerations into account, they both shoot great for me, the only real difference is my 280 is the weatherby mark v ultralight so it doesn't get my shoulder sore after hiking for a few days. My 30-06 is an old savage 110 and weighs a ton.
Any thoughts on 280 vs 30-06 for elk?