RE: Youth elk caliber
 

.308 Win. Good luck.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Hillarious,

A woman or a youth can hunt with a 270 or 308 but us big men need something with alittle more punch. I think it's time we put the prespective back in the logic of hunting. I hunt with a 300win alot not because it's the cat's meow just because the one I shoot has superb accuracy. And it's heavy enough I don't need one of those nasty breaks. I also hunt with it's little brother in the same style of gun in a 270 win. Both kill elk sized game dead dead dead. Both get the same amount of praise on accuracy. One has more power but it's not needed. Elk aren't bulletproof. Elk don't require a cannon. Opinions are what makes the world go round. So I get to spout off.

I personally don't care what a guy brings to hunt with. As long as he's accurate. I have lost my faith in guys bringing super mags on hunts. I have ran into very few that have owned them long enough to know the gun or be even remotely accurate with them. I'm talking horrible shooting.
I know some of you could probally knock the tick off a bears ass at 1000yds with a ultra mag but we're talking about logic so that's out. Personally someone that show up with a 270,30-06,or a 308 has truly given me a sigh of relief knowing that when the opportunity arises that guy will probally kill his animal outright. So if small calibers leave a bad taste in your mouth on elk hunting then you know how I feel when I say that super mags leave me wanting. I've owned them, shot them, and don't need them.

I write this because of people being mislead. That only a monster of a gun will kill proficiently.

How about this teach your children proper shot placement, teach them how to shoot accurately, and teach them that being a good outdoorsman and a shot is giving the animal they hunt the respect they deserve. If that don't hold water for ya then buy the kid a 300ultra mag and join the other half of the hunting world.

To those that shoot they're choice of caliber and shoot it well this does not apply to you.

If you can't kill it with a 270win than you can't shoot for crap. Range is open.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Well said cheerokee.;)

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Cherokee: You had me mad there for a second. I read that first line and thought "here we go, another guy who thinks you're not a real man if you're not shooting the newest/latest/greatest whizbang ultra mag..." Then it turns out that you were being sarcastic. Those are the same types who tell me that my .243 isn't adequate for whitetails and isn't really powerful enough for anything bigger than a coyote. But, I can put 3 shots inside a dime with it at 100 yards, and it's gotten the job done every single time I've pulled the trigger. So, I agree wtih you 100%. If you're usingaproperly constructed bullet and you can't kill an elk with a .270, 7-08, .308, .30-06 or the like, you're not choosing your shots or hitting your mark right.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Have you thought about a .280 rem??? or 30-06????
If neith float your boat and your dead set on a 270 winor 308 win,I would go with the .308 and 165 gr bullets like a Nosler boat-tail,Sierra Game king,Hornady interloc,or Barnes x.
BBJ

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Cherokee,

The original poster's criteria were pretty clear, "A" or "B".
Folks responded civilly (without much commentary).
The .308 was winning out 3-0 (with 3 non-commit sideliners).
There wasno commentary about "magnums" at all.

So, where along the waydid you manage to get your panties in a knot?

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Ah yes, the 280 rem. An all time favorite of mine. I absolutely love, love, love the 280. Maybe its because it was my second deer rifle and my first love. The 280 will deliver near 7 mm mag velocities with 270 recoil. It is a hunters dream. My 280 is superbly accurate for a factory rifle. I can truthfully say that every time I've broke the trigger on my old browning A-Bolt that I've had a short walk for recovery. I call it the meat wagon. When it speaks grab your knife and warm up the fire cuz dinners on. Oh did I mention I love my 280.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

I shot my firts elk with a .257 Roberts....but you cannot go wrong with the .270 or .308...we are getting out youngest boy one of those two...just can't decide yet.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

5= .308
0 = .270

8 = Non-commits [couldn't pick oneor strayed off topic to different cartridge(s)] or may not have hunted elk.

RE: Youth elk caliber
 

Thats not fair! A 280is a very viable option for his kid. You may be the "master" of your Elkamp, but your not master over this forum. The original poster may very well appreciate the suggestion. He may research a cartridge such as the 280 and find that it suits his needs better than his original options. Besides it ismore informative to expressyour reasoning for making a decision than it is to just bluntly give an answer.

OBTW I would choose the 270 over the 308. And yes I have hunted elk on three occasion. I've got two nice 6 points on the wall both killed on public land, as well as many other North American Big Game. But thanks for the dig none the less. You need to tone down your high and mighty rhetoric.