The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Elk hunt MT- 308 or 7mm mag??

ThomasT · October 27, 2013, 04:27 PM

Cartridges don't kill animals, bullets do. Use a good bullet and your 308 will be just fine. Since it looks like you reload you could also use a lighter bullet in the 7 mag and reduce your recoil some. A lighter weight Barnes triple shock should give you all the penetration you need for elk.

I have only killed two elk. A cow at 40 yards and a 5x5 at 70 yards. So while some may kill them at longer range I sort of thought if you know how to hunt getting close isn't that big of a deal. Your 308 should be good for 250 yard shots.

Oh, and welcome to the forum. There are lots of smart folks here that can give you better advise than I have.

October 27, 2013, 04:27 PM	#2
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	Cartridges don't kill animals, bullets do. Use a good bullet and your 308 will be just fine. Since it looks like you reload you could also use a lighter bullet in the 7 mag and reduce your recoil some. A lighter weight Barnes triple shock should give you all the penetration you need for elk. I have only killed two elk. A cow at 40 yards and a 5x5 at 70 yards. So while some may kill them at longer range I sort of thought if you know how to hunt getting close isn't that big of a deal. Your 308 should be good for 250 yard shots. Oh, and welcome to the forum. There are lots of smart folks here that can give you better advise than I have.