Originally Posted by
homers brother
Seriously CLD - what's up with you? You say you don't care what weapon other people choose to hunt with, but you'll sure go to bat every time someone's not championing the .300 Ultra Mag the way you do.
This is where you are full of crap. I wouldn't recommend a 300 ultra mag to just anyone. If someone asked what I thought the best elk hunting rifle was, I'd answer 300 ultra mag.
If a new guy was looking for guidence, I'd recommend a 30.06. I have killed most of my elk with a 30.06.
I have buddies that use a .270 and use it very well.
I have buddies whose wives and kids use a .243. They kill an elk every year.
I have no problem with standard calibers. I use them myself.
You guys have a problem with magnum hunters. I don't know why, you just do. I'm really glad you do because these kind of stupid threads are very entertaining and you can count on reading them a few times a year. LMFAO!