If memory serves, the first elk killed with the then-new 308 Winchester back in the 1950s was killed with a 150 grain Winchester factory load. Today's premium 150 grain bullets would be even better. That said, I would use a 165-168 grain premium bullet in a 30-06 or 308 for game as large as elk. The one elk I shot with a 30 caliber rifle took a 180 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claw out of a 300 Weatherby Magnum. It worked just fine.
Last edited by Jerseyboy; 02/28/17.
