Alright I just found out I drew an Oklahoma controlled hunt tag for cow elk at Wichita Mtns NWR. Most all of my hunting I normally just use a bow but on this one I will be breaking out my 7mm Remington Mag for the hunt. To the elk hunters out there what cartridge would you recommend using? As this is a once in a lifetime hunt in Oklahoma I want to make sure I am prepared. Thanks
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I shoot Federal Premium 165 Sierra King BTSP out of my 700 7 mag. I was told never go lighter than 150.
That being said, buy a variety and test fire them all, because a friend with the exact same gun as me shoots Federal blue box (I don't remember the name of those) is far tighter groups than he does with the premiums. 700's are picky guns.
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Originally posted by MadHatter View PostCongrats!!! I've been going to those Mt since I was kid, and I have quite a few adult memories from shenanigans in Medicine Park. I have family in Frederick, that apply every yr. No luck so far.
Keep us updated.
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Congratulations on the tag, your 7mag should do you just fine. I never hunted there but driving thru one time with a buddy we saw the herd way off in the distance and pulled over to watch them for a minute.
Out of curiosity I wondered if they were like cattle in a pasture so I honked the horn a few times and sure enough the tone and pitch of a Ford F-350 is the perfect elk call. The whole herd, probably a couple hundred, headed toward us and walked by the fence line along the road within 50 feet of us. Good luck on your hunt, if you want a short shot I hope you have a Ford.
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Originally posted by Mesquite Archer View PostCongratulations on the tag, your 7mag should do you just fine. I never hunted there but driving thru one time with a buddy we saw the herd way off in the distance and pulled over to watch them for a minute.
Out of curiosity I wondered if they were like cattle in a pasture so I honked the horn a few times and sure enough the tone and pitch of a Ford F-350 is the perfect elk call. The whole herd, probably a couple hundred, headed toward us and walked by the fence line along the road within 50 feet of us. Good luck on your hunt, if you want a short shot I hope you have a Ford.
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Originally posted by Mesquite Archer View PostI was just kidding with you about hunting from the truck. I'm sure you will have an amazing hunt and congratulations again on getting that tag, I would like be so lucky.
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