Caliber for elk

[TDYRanger]

.257 Weatherby magnum is an absolute Elk Anchor. 115 grn BST will zap an elk like no bodies business. Okay, I grant you that are a bit expensive but excellent round. At the end of the day though I go to .30-06 or .308 if I have my druthers. Way cheaper to shoot plenty of choices for shooting.

It is pretty exciting watching an elk fold like a lawn chair with the Weatherby though

[DeadElephant]

I always enjoy this discussion.

Personal favorite is the 300WSM just because its what I have.

[CO Hugh]

I am curious if anyone has used a 7-08 on elk and results, particularly for kids. I also think bullet selection is critical and Barnes tipped have worked great in our camp.

[2008f450]

I tend toward the .30 calibers. My favorite is .300WM. I like the extra thump it gives at longer ranges if I need it. But I would also feel good with a .30-06.

[jmg8550]

I would also agree with choosing a 30 caliber. Every type of bullet is manufactured for them. I have had very good results with Barnes TTSX bullets. I tried the Barnes Vor-Tx cartridges and was not happy with the accuracy considering the price tag of them. $37 per box is a little steep. I expected them to be more accurate. My load for the TTSX bullet is very accurate.

[spittoon]

50 bmg shoot them in the guts and save 1/4 of the work 30-06 cant go wrong 168 hpbt yah buddy

[jmg8550]

I thought the BTHP was a non-expanding bullet? Therefore, it would be a no-no on animals.

[Zombie Steve]

I think a hpbt could work, but even a 40 year old cup and core bullet design is better suited to taking game.

[keylay31]

Personally, I think 270 is a little light. I carry a 30-06 myself, my father a 338.

[spittoon]

Personally, I think 270 is a little light. I carry a 30-06 myself, my father a 338.

the boys shoot 270'S with some 140 SILVER TIP BT HOME LOADS THE DO THE JOB ,, 30-06 - but that 338 has got to rock there world makes for better trackin if any when they are missing body parts