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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deerhntr71" data-source="post: 365565" data-attributes="member: 507"><p>I booked my first elk hunt last week at the Sportsman Show at the Fargo Dome for Colorado in 2024.  I bought a 28 Nosler in Christensen Arms Mesa about a year ago.  It has 26 inch barrel with muzzle break. </p><p>First question is will the recoil be punishment enough to cause me not to shoot accurately?</p><p>Second,  will that barrel length be too long and awkward for carrying?</p><p>I will be in the Meeker area.</p><p>The guide said use good bullets in the 160 grain weight to reach out fast.</p><p>The thought has crossed my mind to trade the 28 Nosler for 300 Win in the Mesa. Barrel length would be 24 inches plus vstill have a muzzle break.  Other option Bergara in 300 Win Mag, Scheels has a Scheels model for $899 with 24 inch barrel. </p><p>Any thoughts from all of you with more elk hunting experience would sure be helpful. </p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>

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