Good Lord, what a thread. I am sorry but it upsets me that some folks always try to see what the lightest combination of caliber and bullet that can be used to take an animal as big as an elk. That falls into the category of "stunt hunting" in my book.
You can wish for perfect broadside shots at 150 yards or less but you damn well should PLAN on other eventualities as well! Same argument on bullets. I don't choose a bullet that works when things are perfect, I choose a bullet that will perform when things are NOT perfect. The same rationale should be applied to your choice of caliber.
Good Lord...these are big animals! Is a 243 or 6mm the best a person has to shoot with? If so, go buy something bigger.
Flame away.....give it your best shot. I still have my asbestos underwear on from last time.
