Interesting also that those who seem to have the most actual elk killing real world experience seem to also be the least daunted in the concept of actually killing an elk with said .223. Is there a lesson hiding in the responses??
Lil John
We know it can or anyone that has hunted very long,should know that.My only problem using the .223 exclusively for Elk this year is the possibility of having to pass on a non typical shot we get thrown at us at times like you mentioned,the dreaded shoulder shot..I have seen it where that was the only shot in thick timber and I would probably pass with the .223.
I'm a go and it's time to start working up loads.Passing is easy for old guys because if you pass,you don't have to pack 'em out.
Elk hunting doesn't mean to me what it once did..I just enjoy getting out with my kids and family.
