Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
Originally Posted by 1tnhunter
Ok guys I'd appreciate some input. I buying a new rifle and I'm flip flopping on the chambering. I'm back and forth between the 243 and 7mm08. I mainly hunt whitetail in TN. But I also have the opportunity to go to Idaho and hunt elk. Elk will not be a regular thing,might only do it once!
Also wouldn't mind doing another black bear hunt or two.
Lets assume I'm a decent shot,and willing to wait for the right shot opportunity to present itself and I know the animals anatomy.Which would you choose?????


Yikes! You must think highly of the 243. I think of 243's for elk like Americans drinking warm German beer. You gotta have a taste for it, and you gotta want it.

A std twist rate is going to either give you hunting bullets of up to 100gr, or up to 175 with the 7. Give in to peer pressure: 7-08 is the new drunk cheerleader at the party.


It isn't served warm now. I wasn't referring to the beer that is served, I was was referring to those who want warm German beer. They likely drink in very small groups, of not alone.

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