Skip the 270. 308 is an ok base. Hell I have hunted deer with 762x39, it works. Elk I have been a bit more thoughtful about. Before you think cartridge, think terrain. In all reality what distance will you be taking your shot at? Roughly. The reality is a 280 some yard shot is the longest for me. Not far but in person it’s far, if that makes sense? When you look at what energy is out at 300 plus, 500 yards, and hunting a bigger animal, you tend to favor harder hitting rounds. I’ll name a few common ones:I understand I'm about to poke the proverbial bear with a stick. But, what is considered a good/great deer gun that could take down an elk? I've never hunted elk before but if the chance ever arose I want something that would do the job. Leaning towards a 270/308.
I understand I'm about to poke the proverbial bear with a stick. But, what is considered a good/great deer gun that could take down an elk? I've never hunted elk before but if the chance ever arose I want something that would do the job. Leaning towards a 270/308.
For deer, either is fine. For elk, 30-06 would probably be a better choice. You really can't beat it for an all around round.I understand I'm about to poke the proverbial bear with a stick. But, what is considered a good/great deer gun that could take down an elk? I've never hunted elk before but if the chance ever arose I want something that would do the job. Leaning towards a 270/308.
Is there a caliber in your opinion to stay away from? Think 25-06 is as low as i would want to go.
Is there a caliber in your opinion to stay away from? Think 25-06 is as low as i would want to go.
So it sounds like 270/308/3006/300 is the way to go. Any particular brand and or make and model to stay away from?
Can’t believe no one has suggested 45-70.