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I am making plans to buy a rifle specifically for elk hunting and other game larger than deer. I shoot 7mm-08 for deer hunting, but even though I know 7mm-08 can take an elk with a perfectly placed shot at a reasonable range, from what I have read, something more powerful is a more reliable, more humane way to go. I am looking at probably a 30-06 caliber rifle or similar with a muzzle brake to take the recoil down to a more tolerable level (I have rotator cuff issues).
My concern is, I have read that a muzzle brake can destroy a scope. Does anyone here have personal experience with this. I am not going to buy a cheap scope, think high end Vortex or Nightforce.
Any comments would be appreciated.
My concern is, I have read that a muzzle brake can destroy a scope. Does anyone here have personal experience with this. I am not going to buy a cheap scope, think high end Vortex or Nightforce.
Any comments would be appreciated.