What caliber and ammo do "you" use for elk?? And why??

I use a 30.06 180grain Partiton, i use it cause its a very versatile gun and i hunt moose in the same area as elk and it has awesome knock down power for both.

I use a Ruger 77 300 WinMag and 180 NP handloads 3100 ft/sec.

I decided on a 300 WM because I wanted something that would shoot out o 300 yards dead on with enough knock down power to handle a bull elk.

So it sounds like anything below a 180 grain or 30 caliber is not too good? Thats great cause the 30-06 is the smallest i've got! haha

300WSM, 180gr TBC. Flat and accurate.

I use a Weatherby Mark V Spoter .340 Wby. Mag. with a Pentax Lightseeker II 4-16x44, and250 gr. Barnes XFB's handloads @ 3,062 f/s 5,204 ft/lb. I use it because it is very accurate and has sufficent power. Good luck.

.300 WM Winchester Premium Accubond 180 gr. I find it to be a caliber and ammunition that'll let me with proper shot placement out to 300+ yds. accurately, give an immediate shock to the animal and with good slug weight and expansion go through bone take out lungs/heart and bring them down, usually within 50 yards or less. I've also used the same in "Failsafe" slug effectively.

7mm rem mag with handloaded Barnes TSX 140gr. Why, accurate, superior weight retention for penetration on tough angles, bone or larger game and trajectory gain without comprimising performance. It just works on elk and moose

binoculars and lots of patience.

I like to hunt with my muzzle loader, 80 grains of Pyrodex RS, and a 370 grain T/C Maxi Ball.

Why?

Because here in Nevada there is only one hunt that really falls in the elk rut that you can expect to draw. That is the cow elk muzzle loader hunt. Don't get to shoot at any big bulls, but it sure is nice to be in the woods with the bulls bugling, and everything going crazy. Makes for a fun hunt, and a lot of good looks at some BIG bulls.

Later,

Marcial