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the post below yours are rather silly
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Why, because I wouldn't pick a 270.
I've killed them with an arrow.
But, if I was going to buy a rifle now, and I just might, it would be either a 7MM WSM or 300 WSM in Model 70 extreme weather SS.
I have killed them with a 280 and a 30-06 , so it is obvious that you don't have to have a magnum.
But, there is no downside to shooting a heavier faster bullet to the point the recoil starts to bother you.
If you are marginally off target the notion that a heavier fast bullet won't penetrate deeper and potentially sever an extra artery or two resulting in quicker kill is what's silly.
The only perfect marksmen I have ever seen are on forums.
I have been hunting elk for 25 years. Being a guide doesn't say much. Some of them are great, but half of them you have to spend time teaching them what to do, especially bow hunting.
The outfitters I know will tell you that a 270 is sufficient. But, it's not their first choice either. They would rather see you with a 308 and a 180 grain bullet.