Out of respect for the animal, use as much gun as you can shoulder and shoot well.

Can a .243 kill an elk? Yes, but it will take longer and a misplaced shot will increase the risk of of wounding and lost game. With the .270, just step up to the heaviest load you can buy (150 gr.) or you can handload up to 165gr.

A 30-06 with a 180-grain bullet will slam an elk and take him down much faster with a well-placed shot and a poorly placed shot will open a bigger wound and give you a better blood trail. Not dissing the smaller calibers, just being real about what they do on a 700 pound animal.

Last edited by WyColoCowboy; 09/22/14.

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