The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 250 yard shot on Elk with either .308 or 7.62x54R

ZeroJunk · April 4, 2007, 06:33 AM

The outfitter I use requires 160 grain or better.It's simpler for us to just do it.The first Elk I killed was with a 150 grain bullet from a 30/06 and he fell in his tracks.I know some turn their nose up at outfitters, but I love the Bob Marshall Wilderness and have not figured out a good way to get in and out 20 miles without one.BTW I forgot about two killed with arrows.A 308 will be just fine.Just make a good shot.

April 4, 2007, 06:33 AM	#16
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	The outfitter I use requires 160 grain or better.It's simpler for us to just do it.The first Elk I killed was with a 150 grain bullet from a 30/06 and he fell in his tracks.I know some turn their nose up at outfitters, but I love the Bob Marshall Wilderness and have not figured out a good way to get in and out 20 miles without one.BTW I forgot about two killed with arrows.A 308 will be just fine.Just make a good shot.