The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges - Randy Explains What Really Matters
25K views · Jul 30, 2026 · Entertainment
Comments · 110
@jamesmooney5348 · 1 month ago
I like how Hal Blood used his 7600 30-06 on an elk hunt.
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@donaldanderson3249 · 1 month ago
I love my 270's with the 150gr nosler partitions
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@firemanfostercfd · 1 month ago
Such a clear and well explained video. No nonsense or hype. Thank you sir.
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@dkm66 · 2 months ago
I really enjoyed this video, Randy. My cartridge of choice is the 7MM-O8. I am very comfortable and accurate with it and for me personally, I will not take a shot over 300 yards. That is my personal limit, my comfort zone and I stay within it. But when I pull the trigger with my rifle, there will be meat in the freezer.
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@williambehrend5452 · 1 month ago
Point is get your rear ends to the range an practice
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@ccfdmd · 1 month ago
Thanks for a great discussion that doesn't take an hour or two to get through!
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@mikemelina9607 · 2 months ago
6.8 Western, shoots 165gr ABLRs @2,970fps, or a 155gr LRX @3,050fps that's plenty.
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@CircleBrewery · 2 months ago
Always pleasurable thanks Randy 😊
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@randycarpenter2914 · 1 month ago
300 win mag is my favorite and have used it for many years. I simply enjoy shooting it. It has taken many deer. You are correct shooting makes you better and confident in your ability makes meat in freezer.
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@ZAKish-cy9xu · 1 month ago
Great video, very informative. Thank you
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@Ericviking2019 · 1 month ago
Your first answer is the best
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@no_regerts5176 · 5 days ago
I hunt mostly thick timber for bigger bodied Roosevelt elk. Shots are usually within 75 to 100 yards, but can sometimes stretch to 300. I really like the 30-06 in a handy rifle, a Trijicon 3-9x with illuminated crosshair, and 200gr Nosler Partitions. Muzzle velocity is unimpressive at 2650 fps, but the impact velocity out to 300 is perfect for the way the bullet is constructed.
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