.243 for for elk?
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.243 for for elk?
I have a .243 and was wondering if it is big enough for elk??
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
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Re: .243 for for elk?
It is legal to use for elk but I would be more than hesitant to hunt elk with a .243. Don't get me wrong, it is a GREAT round but just doesn't have the energy for elk IMHO. A very well placed shot will do the trick but I wouldn't use anything less than a .270. I know a couple of folks that hunt elk with a .25-06 and do well. Others will tell you nothing less than a .30 and yet others will demand a magnum round.
Deer and antelope are perfect for the .243 but I'd want something with a bit more "oomph" for elk.
Deer and antelope are perfect for the .243 but I'd want something with a bit more "oomph" for elk.
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Re: .243 for for elk?
Not in my opinion....especially if you are not sure yourself. You can take elk with a 243 IF you use a good bullet, and IF you keep the range close, and IF you pick you shot very carefully. You can avoid these IF's by going to a heavier caliber. Elk can be cantakerous and flat out hard to kill. I have taken a few with the 25-06 Ackley, but I used a good bullet, kept my shots close, and picked my shots carefully.....and the 25-06 AI is a lot more gun than the 243.-------SS
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Re: .243 for for elk?
all right that settles it
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
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Re: .243 for for elk?
thanks
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
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any your welcomes?
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
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Re: .243 for for elk?
thank you for the your welcome SS
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison.
Genesis 27:3 King James Version
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