SpencerG
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I've decided that the time has finally come to get a rifle for elk, and this fountain of knowledge seemed like an ideal place for soliciting advice.
I don't have much brand allegiance, or caliber obsession, so all suggestions are welcome. I'm in the Colorado Rockies, so I may need to take some longer shots; but I don't have any business messing around past 500-600 yards (yet at least).
Obviously, at 9,000+ feet above sea level, I don't feel a strong desire to haul a lot of weight around (e.g. doubles and drillings are out). However, I am partial to a decent walnut stock and a solid feeling rifle. I am willing invest in a high quality item (and I do see it as an investment), but probably shouldn't go over $1,500.
I can already anticipate some of the answers: Remmington 700, Winchester Model 70, and all the old standbys. I don't have anything against these fine rifles, but I think I'd like something a bit more, for lack of a better word, interesting.
Any advice is welcome.
Spencer
I don't have much brand allegiance, or caliber obsession, so all suggestions are welcome. I'm in the Colorado Rockies, so I may need to take some longer shots; but I don't have any business messing around past 500-600 yards (yet at least).
Obviously, at 9,000+ feet above sea level, I don't feel a strong desire to haul a lot of weight around (e.g. doubles and drillings are out). However, I am partial to a decent walnut stock and a solid feeling rifle. I am willing invest in a high quality item (and I do see it as an investment), but probably shouldn't go over $1,500.
I can already anticipate some of the answers: Remmington 700, Winchester Model 70, and all the old standbys. I don't have anything against these fine rifles, but I think I'd like something a bit more, for lack of a better word, interesting.
Any advice is welcome.
Spencer