Help Me Pick My Elk Rifle

Lets hear your input!!!!!, pros, cons, and advice in choosing between these three hunting rifles for my 2011 First Rifle Season Colorado Bull Elk Tag.

Remington 700 CDL SFII Limited Edition 2006 30-06
Leupold 3-9 x 40mm Vari X 3
Shrewd Muzzle Brake
26inch Fluted Barrel
Pet Load Data-
Winchester Brass, FEDERAL GM215M Primers, 57.0 Grains of IMR 4350, 165 Nosler Accubond, 3.340 OAL

Remington 700 LSS 338-06 A Square
Leupold Vari X 3 4.5-14x50mm
Shillen 26inch Varmint contour barrel
Pet Load Data-
Weatherby Brass, FEDERAL GM215M Primers, 57.0 Grains of RL-15, 200 Grain Nosler Accubond, 3.440 OAL

Ruger M77 MKII Stainless Sporter 280 Remington
Leupold Vari X 3 3-9x40mm
24inch Barrel
Pet Load Data-
Remington Brass, WLRM primers, H 4831SC 53.0 Grains, Sierra 160grain HPBT Game King, 3.3005 OAL

RELOADING IS DANGEROUS IF YOUR ARE INCOMPETENT. THESE LOADS ARE SPECIFIC TO THESE RIFLES, ONLY USE DATA FROM MANUALS. IM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BLOW YOUR ASS UP

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[nmelkhunter1]

So, which rifle did you use? I see this was posted in Sept. 2011. I would have picked the 30-06 since I like .30 caliber bullets for mature bull elk. Just my opinion.

[ASCBLUEYE]

@nmelkhunter1 I used the ruger 280, missed a shot on a small running 6x6 330yards away and couldn't get another round fed fast enough to get him as the mauser action hung up on extraction, pretty disappointing/infuriating, using the rem 700s from now on, if i would of had the 06 or the 338 i would of had a nice young 6x6. live and learn. my uncle killed a small 5x5 that trip and the vid is on my channel. thanks for watching and the comments, 06 is an awesome round despite the haters:)

[monsterman27]

what groups you gt with ruger? Most ive seen dont do as good for accuracy

[ASCBLUEYE]

@monsterman27 the best it will do is 1.5 moa with full power hunting loads, if I back off the powder and slow it down and use a boat tail gameking or matchking maybe an inch, and that is with bedding, free float and a timney trigger. It is not on par with the remingtons out of the box accuracy at all, but it is good enough to kill game out to 300yds

[smelzodeath]

300 RUM ..barnes-x  180gr.......next question?

[ASCBLUEYE]

@smelzodeath 338-06 with 180s is right on the heels of the RUM, with 25 grains less powder. I know its an awesome round, I used to have a Sako 75 Classic, red recoil pad and claro walnut stock in 300rum, but it seemed like the elk and deer i shot with it died just as good as with an 06 with less meat damage and recoil. Thanks for the response.

[1994naser]

all 3 r killers

[nmelkhunter1]

@ASCBLUEYE Sorry to here about the miss. I would stick with the 06 since it works. But if you are like me and don't like to "quit on a gun" I wouldn't give up on the 280, especially since it is a good round! Maybe try different brass or have a good gunsmith look at it. I have found that an objective opion really helps when it come to guns. Take care.

[nmelkhunter1]

@monsterman27 I have a Ruger 77 Hawkeye in 300 Win Mag and get 1/2" groups at 100 yards using 180 gr Accubonds and 3/4" groups at 100 yards using Nosler Partitions using 74.5 and 75.5 grains of RL 22. The only thing I have done to the rifle is had the trigger adjusted to 3.5 lbs. Of I have also determined to best OAL for each of these bullets. I also have a friend who has a 7MM mag the gets 3/4" groups at 100 yds using 160 gr partition in the same make of rifle.

[monsterman27]

Im not realy a REM fan but if saw a used one for a deal never now might own one. I like Sako, Brownig on th high end and would even choose a win model 70 over a rem by choice. Ruger has a new rifle out with a 3 lug bolt thats go my attention called a ruger american rifle. Id get it bfore hawkeye but thinkthe hawkeye is beautifull gun. Im prettyimpressed with my 30-06 model 116 savage/buris black diamond scope for acuracy. Sweet shooter.Next on wishlist maybe 300wsm

[smelzodeath]

@ASCBLUEYE Not to brag, Ive guided for elk, muley, bear, and AK sheep, griz, moose, caribou, goats, etc.... I WILL NOT take a long shot, if i can get closer... just the way I hunt. The master guide I worked under in AK, told me. If it wasnt for pissy grouchy bears, he would only use a 243, as it kill's everything it hits. I will agree with him, Ive used one alot...it kill's.. period! BUT, it only takes ONE bad time dealing with a grizzly, and you better,,stop him NOW. So I use a 300 win mag.