RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

Not the best choice but my firstwas with a 30-30 model 94.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

1 bull 338 RUM 210 gr Nosler PT.

JD338

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

5 elk. 1 with the trusty ole 30-06 and a 180 grain bullet.The other 4 with a 7mm Rem Mag and 175 grain bullets.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

I've onlyshot one, and used a 270 ,150 nosler partions. I dont think i use a 270 again .

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

In your case, if I may ask, why?
Just curious as to the story.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

My first shot was about 200 yards, she just stood there. I couldnt tell she was even hit.
She ran off probably 200 yards . It took two more shots at 80 yards to drop her. All three shots were lung hits, and none of the bullets came out. Maybe thats how an elk normaly reacts to a 270. With a big ravine not to far away i would have prefered a littlemore power.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

goos blues,

I can empathize, been there, seen that....

The last time we had essentially the same thing happen, my two boys were18 (twins). They moved up to 338WinMags the following year (about 155 pounds at that point & wirey) and they haven't looked back. Since they latched onto both of my 338's (sibling rivalry), Ifaced the choice of moving up or down, andsince I sure didn't need yet another 338,so I moved over to a 375 H&H I had and I must say I do find it's resultsheart warming.

That same year, our elk hunting group decided we had seen enough (it wasn't the first time) and we set a camp minimum of 30-06 or equivalent. I don't care what anyone says, the overall harvesting results havejust been LOTS better since we established some decent minimums....

Good luck on your next elk hunt and choice of weapon for same.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

Goos Blues,

I've seen that before too. When I say that though some people think I'm crazy. It's bizzare, the .270 on elk, I've seen them drop in their tracks and others do what you described. I personally wouldn't use a .270 on elk while many others will say it's just fine. Just boils down to personal experience and preference.

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

btt, since it is now elk season coming up....

RE: killed elk with which cartridges?
 

I have seen both deer and elk hit several times through the vitals before going down. Hit in the vitals that miss the shoulder or spine are not usually a drop in their tracks type shot. That would be with any caliber at times. Power to reach the vitals must be there but once the vitals are hit, its over even though they might run a ways first. Use whatever turns your cranks but don't expect lung or even heart shots to instantly drop any critter.