Caliber for elk

[brianakell]

203g soft point Barnaul. out of a 91/30 (cheaper these days anyway) still 1500 ft/lbs at 250 yards.
http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinAmmo019.htm

Agreed. FMJ/surplus ammunition is inappropriate for hunting. I was thinking more of some soft point. Seems as if the round is capable as long as the accuracy is there. Still wondering if anyone here has ever taken an elk or gone deer hunting with a Mosin. Mostly just curious.

[spyder]

So... what you're saying is that the 18" POF in 308 is going to be my rifle...

[BUC303]

Here is a link to "Elk Hunting University" on the CDOW website, should be able to find most of what you are looking for there

http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/...allistics.aspx

[yosemite]

Costs a lot of money to go elk hunting, I prefer a caliber that I know will anchor the animal, no need in wasting a pristine animal because of a poor performance round and an "IFFY"shot placement, 7.62 x 39 is a 30-30 class cartridge, 7.62 x 54 is a full power cartridge, along with 308, 30-06, 8x57m, I myself fee good with 30 calibers in the open, and 35 Rem, 444m, or 45-70 in heavy cover, It is true that Karamojo Bell killed hundreds of elephant with the 6.5x54, and the 7x57, but I do not have the balls to, good luck

[TDYRanger]

.257 Weatherby magnum is an absolute Elk Anchor. 115 grn BST will zap an elk like no bodies business. Okay, I grant you that are a bit expensive but excellent round. At the end of the day though I go to .30-06 or .308 if I have my druthers. Way cheaper to shoot plenty of choices for shooting.

It is pretty exciting watching an elk fold like a lawn chair with the Weatherby though

[DeadElephant]

I always enjoy this discussion.

Personal favorite is the 300WSM just because its what I have.