Only if you’re you. And 400 yards is an impossible shot for 99% of the public that have guns/optics capable of ethically making that shot. The reason; no place to actually practice at that distance. Almost all shooting ranges are 100 yards.Tough to make a 400 yd shot with a 45-70.
This is true. I had a designated target shooting spot that stretched to over 350. But definitely under 400. Ended up practicing at 80,100,150,200,250 then 300.Only if you’re you. And 400 yards is an impossible shot for 99% of the public that have guns/optics capable of ethically making that shot. The reason; no place to actually practice at that distance. Almost all shooting ranges are 100 yards.
I have never had to stretch a shot that far on an elk. 200 is easy peasy with the right load and realistically you should be able to get them well under that. Bow hunters take them at 25 yards all the time as do hand gunners.
400 yard shots are more of a testament to great marksmanship than it is to hunting.
Any of the big names will treat ya right.So it sounds like 270/308/3006/300 is the way to go. Any particular brand and or make and model to stay away from?
Now read what you posted and compare it to what I posted about ability to actually practice at those ranges. What is different in Big Sky country?400 yds is an every day thing in CO, WY, MT, CA and some others. The guys I hunt with make 250-400 yd shots every year.
Now read what you posted and compare it to what I posted about ability to actually practice at those ranges. What is different in Big Sky country?
Any of the big names will treat ya right.
Finding elk and shot placement are the biggest factors.
Antelope are a lot spookier than deer/elk and require longer shots. You are fortunate to have a place to stretch out your shots.Wide open spaces up there. Def fewer places around here to practice. Where I hunt there is a range to 600 yds.
I had a hard time guaging distance in WY last year. Its further than it looks, and a good rangefinder is a must.
My buddy's first antelope was at 540 yds.
Antelope are a lot spookier than deer/elk and require longer shots. You are fortunate to have a place to stretch out your shots.
At 500 yards you can play music, smoke a cigar, and drunkenly sing Irish pub tunes and a deer will not even pay attention to you, lol.
7mm Remington mag would be fine for elk.For all around use its hard to beat the 7mm Rem Mag.
Any of the big names will treat ya right.
Finding elk and shot placement are the biggest factors.
110 grain bullet to the head or neck aint overkill!But obviously way more than necessary for deer.
110 grain bullet to the head or neck aint overkill!