Is 7mm 08 good for elk?

Active Member. I think 7mm08 is nice choice as a lighter rifle that still has good versatility as a big game rifle. It’s what I got my kids for a deer ,elk rifle and it’s done well. Like always shot placement trumps all else.

Is 300 WSM good for elk?

Yes, the . 300 WSM Winchester Short Magnum is A GOOD CHOICE for elk hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement.

Is a 243 big enough for elk?

There are a great many calibers more suitable for larger or medium game than the . 243.” Although a . 243 is likely a passable elk rifle, it’s unlikely hunters would ever choose it over harder hitting cartridges.

How far can you shoot an elk with a 300 WSM?

You can shoot a 300 Win mag faster but a 300 WSM has enough energy to kill Elk out to 800+ yards pretty easy if you put the time in.

What is the best 300 WSM ammo for elk?

The 180 grain load is quite possibly the best . 300 Win Mag ammo for elk, bear, and moose hunting. The 165 grain load will also work for larger game like elk, but it’s perfect for bigger deer and bear. That high velocity 150 grain load is great .

What is the 6.5 Creedmoor comparable to?

The 6.5mm Creedmoor is a medium-power cartridge comparable to the . 260 Remington and 6.5×47mm Lapua.

What is so great about 6.5 Creedmoor?

Introduced by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor is among the best-selling 6.5mm cartridges for both hunting and target shooting. It’s versatile, efficient, cost-effective, and low recoiling. It’s a favorite deer and elk cartridge among the MeatEater crew, and it’s taken enough big game to disprove initial doubters.

Can you use a 308 for elk?

308 Winchester is a good caliber for hunting deer, pronghorn, elk, moose and bear. 308 Winchester will usually tell stories of how well the caliber does as a sniper rifle out to 700 yards and sometimes beyond.