Hunting Elk In Wyoming
Kimber 8400 Montana 325 WSM (good for elk?)?
I am considering a new rifle this year because I want something lighter to carry. My brother, who I hunt with and who guides others, says I need a Kimber in 325. I trust his judgment of course but I want to hear other opinions. We hunt on our dad’s place in the rockies in Wyoming and its rough country so I want a gun that is easier to carry than what I have now. So lets have some feedback on the Kimber 325 as an all around gun for deer, antelope, elk. Recoil is no problem because I can handle a 338 Win Mag without any difficulty. Your thoughts?
I forgot to mention that the reason I am looking at something bigger than 30 caliber is we hunt near Yellowstone and the griz are getting pretty bold about hearing a rifle shot and coming looking for the carcass. My brother recommends his hunters carry as much gun as they can handle. I’m just tired of lugging that heavy 338 around.
Well the 325 WSM is a great “Big Game” cartridge and as long as you use it as indented, no medium sized game like deer, antelope or even Muleys…it’s just got to much energy for them.
You may give the Remington 300 & 7mm Ultra mags a look over, all three will work good on Elk and big bears, but once again over powered on the medium sized game.
I’ve never had a problem with my old Browning A-Bolt Medallion chambered in the 7mm Rem. mag.
Elk Hunting Wyoming