308 for Elk?

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09-03-2011, 13:50
brokenscout

308 for Elk?

Any opinions? I know shot placement is key. Thank you
09-03-2011, 14:45
wrestler034

308 is plenty for ANY North American big game given good shot placement.
09-03-2011, 15:20
JohnTRourke

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Originally Posted by wrestler034

308 is plenty for ANY North American big game given good shot placement.

+1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09-03-2011, 16:25
TriggerHappy

Shot lots of moose and caribou with a 308.
09-05-2011, 19:56
TDYRanger

there is nothing on the North American continent that hasn't been taken with a .30-06 the .308 is virtually identical in performance. Either round is ideal for hunting. Very predictable, hard hitting good speed. I always contend it's not the caliber of the gun it's the caliber of the shooter.
09-05-2011, 20:14
Colorado Luckydog

If it were me, I'd get a quality 165 grain or 180 grain bullet. I'd practice and know I was good out to 400 or 500 yards. 300 yards is a piece of cake, 400 takes a little practice and 500 takes a little more pratice. Finding a quality round that shoots good at 100 yards out of your gun, is a good start. Then use a ballistic chart to help you move out farther. A ballistic chart is no replacement for a little practice but it sure makes it easier and takes out a lot of the guess work.

I have always found that the bullet that shoots the best at 100 yards, shoots the best at 500 yards.

308 is plenty of good medicine for elk.
09-05-2011, 20:42
hkOrion

The bull in my freezer says "Yes Sir!".
09-05-2011, 21:07
brokenscout

Hornady SST Superformance 165grain

Anyone ever use this? I'll let you know how it does. Thanks for all the help
09-06-2011, 15:14
soldier-of-the-apocalypse

i like 7mm but ive done it with 308 when i was younger it works great to its a great caliber i want to try 338 lapua before i die tho at least a 1000 yard shot on a trophy
09-06-2011, 15:27
brokenscout

Same Here

But I would like to use a 50BMG,i'm getting older and don't really like to chase them:)[Beer]
09-06-2011, 15:29
Zundfolge

The elk meat in my freezer right now was taken with a .270
09-06-2011, 15:34
jmg8550

Hornady SST are good bullets. I also like the Barnes Tipped Triple Shock X (TTSX) bullets. They are available in 168gr match.
09-06-2011, 15:39
Zundfolge

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Originally Posted by brokenscout

But I would like to use a 50BMG,i'm getting older and don't really like to chase them:)[Beer]

The problem with .50BMG is that you hit them a mile and a half away and then have to hike to whats left of the carcass [ROFL1]
09-06-2011, 19:55
n8tive97

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Originally Posted by brokenscout

Anyone ever use this? I'll let you know how it does. Thanks for all the help

Yes, that's what I use for my 30-06. Going to try to reload some as well. Pretty good load IMO.