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Jack O'Conner · June 30, 2009, 04:33 PM

I've taken many cow elk and a few big bulls also with my Savage 99 in .308; none got away. Plain 180 grain Remington core-lockt ammo has worked well for me. I've also had great luck with Winchester 150 grain Premium ammo.

Sight in about 3 inches high at 100 yards and you'll be hitting right on out to about 225 yards or so.

Shoot the animal twice and it will topple quickly. Big mistake newbie elk hunters make: they shoot once and watch the animal gallop away. Always hit 'em twice. This is easier to perform with a lever, slide action, or automatic rifle. I've said it before and will state this again: the 300 Weatherby shooter has not even cycled his bolt yet while the .308 shooter already has his second well aimed shot into the animal. Which scenerio inflicts more tissue damege? TWO .308 bullets or just ONE 300 Weatherby bullet? Check ballistic tables and use your own common sense to acheive the correct answer.

Good hunting to you.

Jack

June 30, 2009, 04:33 PM	#15
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	I've taken many cow elk and a few big bulls also with my Savage 99 in .308; none got away. Plain 180 grain Remington core-lockt ammo has worked well for me. I've also had great luck with Winchester 150 grain Premium ammo. Sight in about 3 inches high at 100 yards and you'll be hitting right on out to about 225 yards or so. Shoot the animal twice and it will topple quickly. Big mistake newbie elk hunters make: they shoot once and watch the animal gallop away. Always hit 'em twice. This is easier to perform with a lever, slide action, or automatic rifle. I've said it before and will state this again: the 300 Weatherby shooter has not even cycled his bolt yet while the .308 shooter already has his second well aimed shot into the animal. Which scenerio inflicts more tissue damege? TWO .308 bullets or just ONE 300 Weatherby bullet? Check ballistic tables and use your own common sense to acheive the correct answer. Good hunting to you. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.