DaleKHayes
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What is the best ammo for Elk hunting? Are the 7mm 155- to 175-grainers, and the . 30-caliber 180- to 200-grainers.
You don't need an elephant gun to take down an elk. With CF rifles, we've used .270 and 30-06. I've personally used a 30-06 with 165gr bt. Dropped where it was shot.What is the best ammo for Elk hunting? Are the 7mm 155- to 175-grainers, and the . 30-caliber 180- to 200-grainers.
You are correct Bob. I believe a bull elk can go up to around 7-800 lls. A bull moose up to around 12-1500 lbs.While I can’t comment on elk cartridges, I have shot three moose here in New England. One was shot with a .270 and 150gr Partition bullet, two others were taken with a plane Jane RUGER 77 in 30-06 with Partition 180 grain bullets. All one and done, and if I’m not mistaken, moose are as large or larger than elk.
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