So I picked up a Weatherby Vanguard 243 carbine with a youth and full size stock.
My kids started with a 22-250 but could have started with this gun. 5 kids and now it has the full size stock. Stuck a good scope on it.
Have about $1000 in it. That gun has killed more game than any rifle in...
Always good to see the conversations. So here are my criteria for elk.
Minimums:
1500 lbs + of energy at 400
Drop less than 24” @ 400 zeroed at 200
Bullet weight not less than 140
Then that gun you shoot the best (the meat gun) I.e. Confidence is critical in uncomfortable shooting positions...