Originally Posted by SLM
I think "the best elk cartridge/bullet" threads get sideways partly cause people hunt elk differently and in varying topography.

Ive killed elk and witnessed quit a few kids/women kill elk with a 243 and would gladly do it again given the right hunt and topography.

If the hunt I had dictated my best chance was hunting North slopes I wouldn't even think of a 243.


Excellent point and one which should be evident,but sometimes is not.



The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.