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<blockquote data-quote="Jcann" data-source="post: 3052556" data-attributes="member: 33119"><p>You're going to wag a 20-22 pound rifle plus spotting scope, binoculars, tripod, range finder, etc. in the mountains after elk? How big ole boy are you? Take it from someone who has a GA Precision built rifle with the same barrel they use on the Hospitaller, except it's 26"........you won't like it.</p><p></p><p>Have GA Precision build you one of their Xtreme Hunters in 6.5 GAP 4s. It's based off a 7mm RSAUM except its necked down to 6.5mm. Hornady makes brass for it and you can buy match grade hunting ammo built for it here, <a href="http://coppercreekammo.com/product/65saum-143eldx/" target="_blank">http://coppercreekammo.com/product/65saum-143eldx/</a></p><p></p><p>If you build it with a barrel length of 26" you'll get a muzzle velocity of approximately 3,100 fps. People will try to tell you a 143gr bullet is too small for elk and moose but plenty have been taken with a 6.5x284 at long distance.</p><p></p><p>Shooting this caliber will also allow you to be a more proficient shooter due to its reduced recoil when compared to a 300wm. Add a muzzle break to it and it will be a pleasure to shoot with very little recoil.</p><p></p><p>I know George the owner of GA Precision took an antelope with one at around 1,300 yards.</p><p></p><p>Whatever you have built research the barrel contour and the weight before you decide on a specific barrel.</p><p></p><p>If your dead set on a 300wm have GAP build you one based on their Non Typical with a muzzle break. It will be easier on the wallet, easier to carry, and just as accurate.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jcann, post: 3052556, member: 33119"] You're going to wag a 20-22 pound rifle plus spotting scope, binoculars, tripod, range finder, etc. in the mountains after elk? How big ole boy are you? Take it from someone who has a GA Precision built rifle with the same barrel they use on the Hospitaller, except it's 26"........you won't like it. Have GA Precision build you one of their Xtreme Hunters in 6.5 GAP 4s. It's based off a 7mm RSAUM except its necked down to 6.5mm. Hornady makes brass for it and you can buy match grade hunting ammo built for it here, [URL]http://coppercreekammo.com/product/65saum-143eldx/[/URL] If you build it with a barrel length of 26" you'll get a muzzle velocity of approximately 3,100 fps. People will try to tell you a 143gr bullet is too small for elk and moose but plenty have been taken with a 6.5x284 at long distance. Shooting this caliber will also allow you to be a more proficient shooter due to its reduced recoil when compared to a 300wm. Add a muzzle break to it and it will be a pleasure to shoot with very little recoil. I know George the owner of GA Precision took an antelope with one at around 1,300 yards. Whatever you have built research the barrel contour and the weight before you decide on a specific barrel. If your dead set on a 300wm have GAP build you one based on their Non Typical with a muzzle break. It will be easier on the wallet, easier to carry, and just as accurate. [/QUOTE]
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