.243 Win perfect for elk
03-17-2005, 07:41 PM
#61
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
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RE: .243 Win perfect for elk
The 243 will work fine. That is if you don't have a 223 or 22 Hornet. I may try the 17 HRM this year. Its much easier to pack around ammo for the smaller rounds.
03-17-2005, 10:08 PM
#62
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 27
RE: .243 Win perfect for elk
People have to face it.........some people might not be comfortable with it but........people use it all the time.......people on here use it........people i know use it for moose.......and i use it for moose.....everyone can say its not possible or its irresponsible.......but its not the gun that irresponsible.......its the person using it.....people just have to be sensible as with any other type of arm........bows are not called irresponsible because people use them within their ability.....people just have to be aware of their guns abilities........whether its a .50cal. or a .17cal........ ..the kinds of shots they take are the ultimate factor........im sure tons of people on here cant understand why its even a thought.......but mostly likely these people have never used this gun for hunting larger game.....its definatly a good caliber to use if used correctly.
How many elk went down with the .243 ??
06-18-2014, 05:23 PM
#69
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
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06-19-2014, 05:02 AM
#70
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
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I cringe every time I see a thread on using the .243 for anything bigger than deer!!! I also get really charged up when some idiot always comes on the thread and says they have more energy than an arrow and look how many elk are killed with archery equipment, LOL! Talk about comparing apples to oranges!!! I've got a tack driving .243 Sako and even a bigger 25-06 Ruger, but I always move on up to one of my 30-06s when it's elk hunting time!