first deer/elk rifle

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I have a friend who was primarily deer hunting but had an elk tag and when a 6X6 walked out in front of him he just could not resist the temptation. 2 shots from a 7mm-08 worked. He says it is not what he would have chosen but he got away with it.

It would have probably worked better with a heavier bullet instead of the 140 he had picked for deer (far as I know a 140 is fine for deer but I dont have any 7mm experience....yet).

For the young folks I would figure a 7X57. 280 Rem or .308 would be jsut about right though I, personally want a bit more bullet for a 1200 lb critter...but that is just me.

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