I have never shot an elk with an 8mm however I have shot alot of elk and have been around approximately 100 elk when killed so have some elk experence. You are on the right track using premium bullets. Elk are tough animals when not hit dead center. I am an absolute believer in heavy for caliber Nosler Partitions. If I could suggest anything that is to stay away from boattails bullets on heavy game. The 8mm loaded heavy with premium bullets should be an excellent 300 yard elk rifle.
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