There's nothing wrong with using a 308 on elk as long as you use an appropriate bullet. I suspect what constitutes as appropriate - the opinions differ from one shooter to the next. For me it would be a premium bullet or an heavier Interlock or similar.
My brother-in-law shot a bull in the lung area with a 300 Win Mag 180 grain bullet (He saw it hit). He followed it all day. I'm afraid he made a poor bullet choice - his opinion too. You'll hear things like I got my elk with such and such a bullet/cartridge - I wonder how many speak up regarding I shot a bull and never found it. I believe using too much is better than too little. Chose wisely...
Last edited by Bugger; 11/04/21.
