After shooting two elk at over 400 yards and hitting both too far back, you might consider not shooting at elk over 400 yards--not a bigger cartridge.
Originally Posted by Coyote_Hunter
Originally Posted by Centex Bill
I have a chance to go elk hunting? Is 308 Winc big enough for elk.
Bill
In a word, "Yes".
Although I've always used bigger (7mm RM, .30-06, .300WM, .45-70), in 31 years I've never "needed" anything bigger. My longest shot was this year, 399 yards, and I'm quite sure a .308 would have done just fine.
The trick is placement. With good placement almost anything will work.
