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308 ammo for elk (barrel length)
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<blockquote data-quote="LVJ76" data-source="post: 1958254" data-attributes="member: 108965"><p>As many already mentioned, dont settle for doable or just good enough. The animal you are hunting deserves a quick death.</p><p></p><p>Is the 308 enough? Yes. The issue is how far can you effectively kill an elk? 16" to 22" of barrel does make a difference.</p><p></p><p>Old saying: "Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it". Do you really want to have to pass on a shot because you just didn't have enough gun?</p><p></p><p>If you are going with a 308 get one with a longer barrel, or get a larger cartridge like a 30-06, 300WSM, 300 Win Mag, etc.</p><p></p><p>I'm with [USER=14204]@FEENIX[/USER] on the minimum 1500 ft/lbs for elk, better safe than sorry.</p><p></p><p>Just my $0.02.</p><p></p><p>Stay safe and good luck on your hunt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LVJ76, post: 1958254, member: 108965"] As many already mentioned, dont settle for doable or just good enough. The animal you are hunting deserves a quick death. Is the 308 enough? Yes. The issue is how far can you effectively kill an elk? 16" to 22" of barrel does make a difference. Old saying: "Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it". Do you really want to have to pass on a shot because you just didn't have enough gun? If you are going with a 308 get one with a longer barrel, or get a larger cartridge like a 30-06, 300WSM, 300 Win Mag, etc. I'm with [USER=14204]@FEENIX[/USER] on the minimum 1500 ft/lbs for elk, better safe than sorry. Just my $0.02. Stay safe and good luck on your hunt. [/QUOTE]
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