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308 ammo for elk (barrel length)
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<blockquote data-quote="Westernhunter6" data-source="post: 1957756" data-attributes="member: 89715"><p>I'm not saying it can't be done, but I wouldn't suggest it. After running some quick numbers for both 150 and 165gr ABs, you would be falling below the minimum 1,800fps at 400 yards. Elk are a strong animal and can go a long ways with a pin hole through the lungs. I like your idea about a 300 wsm a little better. I've seen what 165s do to elk out of a wsm at 525 yards and it's impressive. But that was out of a 24" barrel.</p><p></p><p>If you don't mind me asking, why are you set on such a short barrel?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Westernhunter6, post: 1957756, member: 89715"] I’m not saying it can’t be done, but I wouldn’t suggest it. After running some quick numbers for both 150 and 165gr ABs, you would be falling below the minimum 1,800fps at 400 yards. Elk are a strong animal and can go a long ways with a pin hole through the lungs. I like your idea about a 300 wsm a little better. I’ve seen what 165s do to elk out of a wsm at 525 yards and it’s impressive. But that was out of a 24” barrel. If you don’t mind me asking, why are you set on such a short barrel? [/QUOTE]
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