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Old Stony · January 6, 2014, 04:33 AM

I've owned and shot a lot of .270's over the years, and have a lot of respect for it...within reasonable limitations. I believe in using the right tool for the job and an elk just deserves a better chance of a clean kill. Bigger heavier bullets just are more suited for the job of killing elk with no need to experiment trying to use smaller calibers.
I have owned a BAR in .338 and found it to be a very accurate rifle that was not punishing to shoot. If I were in the mood to go after larger animals like you are contemplating, that would be my choice again.

January 6, 2014, 04:33 AM	#14
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I've owned and shot a lot of .270's over the years, and have a lot of respect for it...within reasonable limitations. I believe in using the right tool for the job and an elk just deserves a better chance of a clean kill. Bigger heavier bullets just are more suited for the job of killing elk with no need to experiment trying to use smaller calibers. I have owned a BAR in .338 and found it to be a very accurate rifle that was not punishing to shoot. If I were in the mood to go after larger animals like you are contemplating, that would be my choice again.