I head to the Bear Lodge Mountains in Wyoming for elk whenever I get drawn for a non-resident license. My longest shot so far has been about 225 yards but most of the time my shooting is much closer. My rifle is a Savage 99 in .308 and I typically shoot 180 grain FEDERAL ammo. I always shoot the animal twice because two quick shots into the chest organs will down the animal quickly. That's why my choice is a fast handling lever action.

Good hunting to you.

Sherwood

FIRE UP THE GRILL - is NOT catch and release!