elk gun calibers
08-31-2011, 05:37 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
The 308 with a 165 or a 180 grain quality bullet is good elk medicine. It will be a much better choice than the 270. This is going to start a stupid debate on shot placement but no matter what anyone says, the 308 is a better choice.
08-31-2011, 05:58 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: WY
Posts: 2,056
Either one is capable of bringing down an elk, and I know plenty of guys who swear by either. I'll echo 180 grain for the .308, 150 for the .270. Boiler room hits are a must, elk are tough and can cover quite a bit of terrain when hit marginally - be ready for a hike (yes, I suppose that does imply that shot placement is important?).
08-31-2011, 06:10 PM
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
I'd want a well constructed bullet from a .308, which can handle a heavier bullet than the .270.
Plus restrict my shots to under 300 yards.
I'll include this link, you may find it of interest.
http://elkhunter2.tripod.com/
Plus restrict my shots to under 300 yards.
I'll include this link, you may find it of interest.
http://elkhunter2.tripod.com/
08-31-2011, 06:25 PM
#7
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 13
I have shot elk with both calibers and i believe the 308 is one of the most underrated calibers there is period! When used with a good bullet and like sheridan said under 300 yards and good shot placement its meat in the freezer baby!
08-31-2011, 06:39 PM
#8
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
The elk aren't going to give a rip which one you use and I doubt you will ever realize any difference in the two in the woods if you get a shot. Both are effective elk cartridges when used within their limits.... which are pretty much the same between the two. I would have no problem using either one on elk at 400+- yards.
Last edited by bigbulls; 08-31-2011 at 06:42 PM.
