RIFLE RECOMMENDATION

[mikeydon]

Hello every body,New to the site,I have a question,I'm looking at my first muley hunt,and i would like to know what calibur to use,since this is my first hunt for muley's,I want to hunt elk to,So i would like to know what calibur you are using.THANK'S FOR ANY INFO.

Thank's Mikeydon

[Snake River Marksman]

anything in the 308 or 3006 class will do you just fine. Premium bullets from 165gr to 180gr maybe 200 for the '06. I'm talking partitions or Barnes TSX or the like. If you believe the hype and you just gotta have a mangle um for elk, stick to a 300 short or win mag. Bullets in the right place is what kills critters, nothing else.

[AGCHAWK]

Mikeydon, WELCOME to Muleymadness!

For me, I use either my 30.06 or .270 and either one is sufficient for both mule deer and elk.

[9er]

IMO,

7mm or 300mag are the way to go

9er

[sneekeepete]

I have been hunting mule deer for just under 10 years. I grew up hunting with a .243 and it did just fine. Like someone said before it is all about shot placement and knowing your limits. I recentley bought a .300 wsm to go on a hunt in Alaska for moose. I shot my last muley with it using 150 gr. vital shocks by federal. It didn't mangle the deer at all. I also took an elk with it the same year. It did the job great and has a good long range with managable recoil for a medium size guy like me. If you plan on hunting mule deer and elk frequently in the future I would really suggest that .300 wsm.

[m gardner]

The 270 win. with premium bullets does it for me. It doesn't kick me so bad that I can't practice enough to be good with it.
Mark

[a3dhunter]

I've been using 30.06 my whole life, but I've also never had to buy a rifle.

I would look at a 300 mag or 7mm. The 300 will give more recoil, somewhere between 23-25 ft. lbs with the 7mm being between 19-21 ft. lbs with most loads. (unless you go with an ultra mag)

The good things about the 30.06 or .270 is you can buy ammo anywhere, even the good old small town store usually stocks this ammo. It isn't as expensive either, which is something to consider if you plan on spending time at the range regularly.

[79Ford]

Mikeydon, WELCOME to Muleymadness!

For me, I use either my 30.06 or .270 and either one is sufficient for both mule deer and elk.

Wow, someone else uses a .270 for elk!!! It's all I use and it works great for deer and elk. As was stated above, it's all about shot placement.

[heiner39]

I use an '06 for both mulies and whitetail up here in Saskatchewan. Plenty of gun for these big bodied brutes. I'm thinking of using a 150gr Hornady Interbond this year...my gun LOVES them!!!

[ktowncamo]

Mikeydon, WELCOME to Muleymadness!

For me, I use either my 30.06 or .270 and either one is sufficient for both mule deer and elk.

Wow, someone else uses a .270 for elk!!! It's all I use and it works great for deer and elk. As was stated above, it's all about shot placement.

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