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Adequate Cartridge for Elk???
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<blockquote data-quote="beandip96" data-source="post: 953984" data-attributes="member: 80045"><p>A .243 shooting a properly constructed bullet (TTSX,GMX,or E-tip) will have no problem taking elk out to 300-400 yards. Certain shots should be avoided, and its not ideal for all situations, but certainly capable. My 240 Wby has had its share of Elk kills, but it is not my go to rifle. I'm not a big magnum person by any means and I hate muzzle breaks, so my elk rifle battery consits of a 6.5 Creedmoor, 280 Ackley Imp, and a 338-06 Ackley Imp. all shooting lead free. Hunting is not a cheap hobby and tags are harder and harder to come by. Waiting 10 years or more for a elk tag is not uncommon in some parts of the country. I don't want to miss any opportunity I have at one so I'll make sure I use one of the above rifles to make sure I can get a bullet in from any angle. Use what you have but remember the limitations of that paticular rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="beandip96, post: 953984, member: 80045"] A .243 shooting a properly constructed bullet (TTSX,GMX,or E-tip) will have no problem taking elk out to 300-400 yards. Certain shots should be avoided, and its not ideal for all situations, but certainly capable. My 240 Wby has had its share of Elk kills, but it is not my go to rifle. I'm not a big magnum person by any means and I hate muzzle breaks, so my elk rifle battery consits of a 6.5 Creedmoor, 280 Ackley Imp, and a 338-06 Ackley Imp. all shooting lead free. Hunting is not a cheap hobby and tags are harder and harder to come by. Waiting 10 years or more for a elk tag is not uncommon in some parts of the country. I don't want to miss any opportunity I have at one so I'll make sure I use one of the above rifles to make sure I can get a bullet in from any angle. Use what you have but remember the limitations of that paticular rifle. [/QUOTE]
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