.270 for elk
I'm considering building a .270 for elk and I'm wondering what your thoughts might be on this. I've never hunted elk before. I"ve always hunted in the east where whitetail deer are the game of choice, but now I'm moving to Colorado and the land that I bought has an abundance of elk on it.
So what are your thoughts on it and what bullet do you prefer? I am a handloader, so please take that in mind when you answer as I almost never use factory ammo. Also, how important is penetration on an elk? By that I mean are they a tough animal in this regard or not.
Thanks in advance,
Robert