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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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