New elk rifle completed ... need an elk tag now

[graybird]

Picked up my new elk rifle today chambered in 8x68mmS. 200 grain Accubond going 3000-3100 FPS should be about perfect.

 

[toklat]

You chose the right custom rifle builder. Nice!

 

[graybird]

You chose the right custom rifle builder. Nice!

Easy decision when I can be at his shop in 10 minutes once I start the truck.

 

[marley]

Having my fourth Weaver rifle built right now. They all shoot like that.

 

[excaliber]

I'd never heard of that caliber before so I just did some research on it.
Just curious but why did you select that over the 300 Win Mag, 338 Win Mag or 300 Ultramag?

 

[Homer]

I'd never heard of that caliber before so I just did some research on it.
Just curious but why did you select that over the 300 Win Mag, 338 Win Mag or 300 Ultramag?

because it's not boring??

 

[mtmuley]

because it's not boring??

Ultra Mags ain't boring. mtmuley

 

[graybird]

I'd never heard of that caliber before so I just did some research on it.
Just curious but why did you select that over the 300 Win Mag, 338 Win Mag or 300 Ultramag?

I already have a 300WM and 300 WSM and didn’t want another belted cartridge. Also because I have a 6.5x68mm so it kinda matches. Pictured is a ‘06, 300 WM and the 8x68. For the record, 8x68 throws a bigger chunk of lead than the 300 WM with 3 grains less of the same powder at the same speed.

 

[excaliber]

Interesting cartridge for sure. It's actually over 100 fps faster with a 200g Accubond than my 300 Win Mag.
Very Nice!!!

 

[sjhgraysage]

Cool
Don't see one of those everyday.

 

[Ranger1]

Sweet gun and bulletes!

 

[Blank]

Lovely rifle build, and great choice of a custom caliber. Sometimes, you just want to be different.

When you absolutely, positively want to convince a bull elk to die - bigger is always better!!

 

[Tikka]

because it's not boring??

I’m surprised at your response... I would’ve thought you’d say “cartridge not caliber”

 

[270Whatelse]

Cool.

 

[Mackey]

Very nice rifle. I would be happy to try it out for ‘ya in October if I draw my Wyoming elk tag! ???

Mackey

 

[graybird]

Very nice rifle. I would be happy to try it out for ‘ya in October if I draw my Wyoming elk tag! ???

Mackey

Might need to loan it to you. ? Went into the WY draw with 8 points and only a random chance of drawing.

Maybe this will be the year 17 points buys me an Oklahoma elk tag.

 

[Fire_Hawk]

I tell you what, the 200 grain 8mm Accubond is good elk medicine. I hope to put mine to the test again this fall on a big bull. 21st year applying and I am excited to put my .325 WSM to work.

 

[graybird]

I tell you what, the 200 grain 8mm Accubond is good elk medicine. I hope to put mine to the test again this fall on a big bull. 21st year applying and I am excited to put my .325 WSM to work.

Good luck to you in the draws!

It always pains me a little to see people draw on their 1st or 2nd application, but that's the name of the game.

 

[ICMDEER]

Beautiful engraving and a cool cartridge. I'd like to see the whole rifle. Is that an HS Precision stock?

Hope you draw and best of luck.

 

[graybird]

I took these photos the week prior to picking it up. I’ll get better pictures when I take it to the range. The stock is a Wildcat Composite from Canada.

 

[Warbo]

Great looking rifle, congrats!! Hope you get to try it out this year!!

 

[graybird]

Managed to secure a MT general elk tag. We will see if I can make it up there to put it to use.