Hi. New member and first time post here.
I am going Elk and Bison/Yak hunting this year and I would like a recommendation on what caliber and, ultimately, what rifle I should purchase. I would love a rifle that would fit both needs. I know that the requirement to kill a bison is much greater than an elk. Through my searching, I've seen the 375H&H and 458 recommended most for bison, while the 300 win mag or weatherby for elk. I've used a 300 weatherby for elk in the past. Could a 338 win mag be a good middle ground?
I am a good shot and am comfortable shooting deer at 300-400 yards. I also don't have a problem with recoil or noise, but I don't want it to be overkill.
I am open to suggestions so please don't hold back. I am also open to the fact that it might just not be responsible to use the same round for both animals.
Here is a site that I could base my caliber choices on: http://riflebiggamehunting.blogspot.com/2012/11/hunting-black-bear-elk-brown-bear-bison.html
I am going Elk and Bison/Yak hunting this year and I would like a recommendation on what caliber and, ultimately, what rifle I should purchase. I would love a rifle that would fit both needs. I know that the requirement to kill a bison is much greater than an elk. Through my searching, I've seen the 375H&H and 458 recommended most for bison, while the 300 win mag or weatherby for elk. I've used a 300 weatherby for elk in the past. Could a 338 win mag be a good middle ground?
I am a good shot and am comfortable shooting deer at 300-400 yards. I also don't have a problem with recoil or noise, but I don't want it to be overkill.
I am open to suggestions so please don't hold back. I am also open to the fact that it might just not be responsible to use the same round for both animals.
Here is a site that I could base my caliber choices on: http://riflebiggamehunting.blogspot.com/2012/11/hunting-black-bear-elk-brown-bear-bison.html