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7mm WSM too big for 12 yr old son? 270 better?
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<blockquote data-quote="John Burns" data-source="post: 303705" data-attributes="member: 2164"><p>Sako7STW</p><p></p><p>I am in Meeteetse,</p><p></p><p>My experience with elk and the 243 (105gr VLDs at 3000fps) has shown me it is a totally adequate round inside of 600yds. A well placed shot, shoulder or ribs, is very deadly and a poor hit requires another shot, just like about everything else. I have never seen a cartridge that allows for poor shot placement on elk.</p><p></p><p>The big advantage to the 243 is the light recoil which makes shot placement much easier for everyone, including beginning hunters. </p><p></p><p>I personally have never lost an animal nor have I ever been involved personally in a situation where the problem was a lack of power or energy but I have seen quite a few situations where better shot placement would have gotten better results.</p><p></p><p>I like to think the cartridge I am using is just a little bit light and I had better do everything I can to get surgical shot placement. Over the years I have gradually reduced the power level of the cartridge I shoot and have increased my effective range by doing so.</p><p></p><p>The 25-06 with the 108 -115 VLDs should also be a great choice. I have never seen this combination in use but I would think it would work as well as the 243 albeit with slightly more recoil. </p><p></p><p>Another advantage is the 243s awesome ability on deer, sheep, antelope, coyotes and other varmints. Living in Evanston your boy will never outgrow the cartridge and can add a 7mm when his shooting ability on elk exceeds the 600yd mark.</p><p></p><p>A 12yr old who can shoot the max effective range of the 243 would have a lot of great hunts ahead of him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John Burns, post: 303705, member: 2164"] Sako7STW I am in Meeteetse, My experience with elk and the 243 (105gr VLDs at 3000fps) has shown me it is a totally adequate round inside of 600yds. A well placed shot, shoulder or ribs, is very deadly and a poor hit requires another shot, just like about everything else. I have never seen a cartridge that allows for poor shot placement on elk. The big advantage to the 243 is the light recoil which makes shot placement much easier for everyone, including beginning hunters. I personally have never lost an animal nor have I ever been involved personally in a situation where the problem was a lack of power or energy but I have seen quite a few situations where better shot placement would have gotten better results. I like to think the cartridge I am using is just a little bit light and I had better do everything I can to get surgical shot placement. Over the years I have gradually reduced the power level of the cartridge I shoot and have increased my effective range by doing so. The 25-06 with the 108 -115 VLDs should also be a great choice. I have never seen this combination in use but I would think it would work as well as the 243 albeit with slightly more recoil. Another advantage is the 243s awesome ability on deer, sheep, antelope, coyotes and other varmints. Living in Evanston your boy will never outgrow the cartridge and can add a 7mm when his shooting ability on elk exceeds the 600yd mark. A 12yr old who can shoot the max effective range of the 243 would have a lot of great hunts ahead of him. [/QUOTE]
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