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hooligan1 · October 29, 2011, 02:15 PM

For me, if ever the chance comes around, I'll be using my 7mm rem mag.... Because it could be the only elk hunt that I experience.
However it's no ones problem but mine, why I choose the calibers I choose. I could see being a proficient enough shot to use a .243 win to take elk. I don't use a magnum because I'm not competent, I use one because I'm proficient with my rifle.
Truth be told I really think my .270 win is all I need to take elk cleanly. I've been reading for years how they do a nice job on elk. (my .270 is alot lighter than my 7mm rem mag)
The op did a nice job taking the elk, saying that the penetration from the 100 grn bullet was satisfactory......... what more can you want!?@#$%&

October 29, 2011, 02:15 PM	#69
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	For me, if ever the chance comes around, I'll be using my 7mm rem mag.... Because it could be the only elk hunt that I experience. However it's no ones problem but mine, why I choose the calibers I choose. I could see being a proficient enough shot to use a .243 win to take elk. I don't use a magnum because I'm not competent, I use one because I'm proficient with my rifle. Truth be told I really think my .270 win is all I need to take elk cleanly. I've been reading for years how they do a nice job on elk. (my .270 is alot lighter than my 7mm rem mag) The op did a nice job taking the elk, saying that the penetration from the 100 grn bullet was satisfactory......... what more can you want!?@#$%& __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.