AZelkdeer Report post Posted September 19, 2018 I currently own a 6.5 SAUM.... do you think this is a good all round rifle for AZ? Or would you recommend a different cartridge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 19, 2018 In my personal opinion, I like a bit more bullet for elk/bison. But a 6.5SAUM is amazing for everything else. From coyotes to sheep, coues to mulies, Javis to antelope, lions to bears. Lighter recoil, flat, fast, accurate, high BC 130-160gr bullets. I think a .280AI or 7RM range is about as perfect of an all-around gun as you can get for AZ game. The heavier 160-184 bullets put those in the elk range. Again, just my opinion. I know a few guys who have killed elk with 6 5s of all kinds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted September 19, 2018 That has great ballistics so I would stay with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 There's not an animal in Arizona that I would feel nervous about shooting with my 28 Nosler. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZelkdeer Report post Posted September 19, 2018 What is the barrel life on a 28 nosler... I know other over bored cartridges have very limited barrel life <1500 rounds.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 More than I'll ever need from a hunting rifle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZelkdeer Report post Posted September 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, firstcoueswas80 said: More than I'll ever need from a hunting rifle. I shoot a lot. Did you gun smith give you an estimate. I have heard good things about the 28 but I don’t want one if I’m going to burn the barrel out in 3 years... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoofnit Report post Posted September 19, 2018 As others have said it's more about the shooter and shot placement than actual caliber or cartridge. You can kill an elephant with a .22 and an elk shot bad with a supermagnum cannon is still going to run off !! my dad has always said beware of a man with only a few tools, like as not he knows how to use them. Sounds corny but spend your money on practice, in the long run that's where it's at! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, firstcoueswas80 said: There's not an animal in Arizona that I would feel nervous about shooting with my 28 Nosler. Let’s not go dove hunting together. Lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted September 19, 2018 1 hour ago, AZelkdeer said: What is the barrel life on a 28 nosler... I know other over bored cartridges have very limited barrel life <1500 rounds.. About the same as your 6.5 SAUM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted September 19, 2018 If your planning on shooting with in 500 yards with elk which should be about 90% of all elk will be at anyways while hunting them the SAUM will work fine. That being said I just like to match bullets up with Animals. Bigger the animal bigger the bullet. A perfect all around gun is a .280AI That will be my next build Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted September 19, 2018 These days, as many cartridges and rifles you can afford. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 Nobody is going to say it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted September 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, cjl2010 said: Nobody is going to say it?? I'm waiting on it.......... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, GreyGhost85 said: I'm waiting on it.......... .270? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
