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rdavidsonjr · February 2, 2014, 01:46 AM

One post mentioned 243 for elk and a question about black bear. I no someone that thought the 243 was big enough for elk till an already angry black bear got after him. He now has a 280 r. After hitting him 4 times without significant penetration a single shot at close range and closing fast was all that stopped him in the eye socket. Know of some elk kills with 243 but also have heard several wounded an never found. I guess if you respect your limitations it will work but that does mean turning down shots.

February 2, 2014, 01:46 AM	#21
rdavidsonjr Member Join Date: January 26, 2014 Posts: 76	One post mentioned 243 for elk and a question about black bear. I no someone that thought the 243 was big enough for elk till an already angry black bear got after him. He now has a 280 r. After hitting him 4 times without significant penetration a single shot at close range and closing fast was all that stopped him in the eye socket. Know of some elk kills with 243 but also have heard several wounded an never found. I guess if you respect your limitations it will work but that does mean turning down shots. Last edited by rdavidsonjr; February 2, 2014 at 02:25 AM.