For the guy, 30/06 180grn. For the teenager or the woman, don' t matter as to their size, a .270 in 130 grn to 150grn will do the trick. And for those of you who feel the .270 isn' t enough because they may get a running shot as elk enters timber, what a joke. Have you ever seen how fast or slow that teenagers or women are to pull down on an elk or anything for that matter. If it' s not standing still it' s over. Of course there' s a few talented ones out there and they can get the job done no matter what.
Don' t be so whishy washy, give the man your best answer. Not no answer at all.
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