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Need some advise on a caliber for Elk hunt
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<blockquote data-quote="Westernhunter6" data-source="post: 2308821" data-attributes="member: 89715"><p>I'm a big fan of the 270 weatherby! It may not be the perfect caliber for elk, but it'll do very well. Like others have said and if you're open to it, I would consider loading a stronger bullet and keep shots under 600yds. I prefer 140gr or 150gr accubonds or something equivalent.</p><p></p><p>My wife shot her first bull at 400 yards with a 140gr AB starting at 3100 fps out of a 270wsm. Bull was quartering hard towards us and was uphill from where we were. The bullet blew through 6-7" of sternum and took out the heart and a lung. The bull jumped forward 10-15 yards and fell over dead. When I was younger, I shot a few elk with a 270win with 150gr Sierra game kings. They did their job, but shots were close, perfectly broadside, and in the crease. The last 15 years I have favored my 300h&h with 180gr ABs, but would not hesitate to use my 270wby or wife's 270wsm. Hopes this helps and have a great hunt!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Westernhunter6, post: 2308821, member: 89715"] I’m a big fan of the 270 weatherby! It may not be the perfect caliber for elk, but it’ll do very well. Like others have said and if you’re open to it, I would consider loading a stronger bullet and keep shots under 600yds. I prefer 140gr or 150gr accubonds or something equivalent. My wife shot her first bull at 400 yards with a 140gr AB starting at 3100 fps out of a 270wsm. Bull was quartering hard towards us and was uphill from where we were. The bullet blew through 6-7” of sternum and took out the heart and a lung. The bull jumped forward 10-15 yards and fell over dead. When I was younger, I shot a few elk with a 270win with 150gr Sierra game kings. They did their job, but shots were close, perfectly broadside, and in the crease. The last 15 years I have favored my 300h&h with 180gr ABs, but would not hesitate to use my 270wby or wife’s 270wsm. Hopes this helps and have a great hunt! [/QUOTE]
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