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TJ Freak · October 9, 2006, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. I am a firm believer in shot placement. I was reading a publication here in WA State and noticed there were a few Elk taken around here and Idaho by mostly women hunters using .243's. I had always thought a larger cartridge was necessary also. My wife has a .243 and really likes it. I think if she were to get serious about a Elk, I may try to talk her into my 7mm mag. I would think the reduced recoil cartridges would be enough to take one.

October 9, 2006, 10:40 PM	#8
TJ Freak Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2005 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 143	.243 for Elk Thanks for the input everyone. I am a firm believer in shot placement. I was reading a publication here in WA State and noticed there were a few Elk taken around here and Idaho by mostly women hunters using .243's. I had always thought a larger cartridge was necessary also. My wife has a .243 and really likes it. I think if she were to get serious about a Elk, I may try to talk her into my 7mm mag. I would think the reduced recoil cartridges would be enough to take one.