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Elkslayer · September 1, 2002, 01:06 PM

Of the elk I've shot the distance has been from 300 yards, the only one that far away, to 75 yards with most being under 200 yards.

Mostly used a 7mm Mag, with these other calibers tossed in; 30-06, 338-06, 35 Whelan, 45-70, .270 Win., 300 Win. Mag. but my favorite has to be the 7mm Mag for open country and the 1886 45-70 for timber humting.

The one elk shot with a .270 took a total of 5 rounds of 150 gr Hornadys as he made it to the timber on the far side of a meadow. Must admit the first shot was at 150 yards and was very poor placement on my part, this was a long time ago when I was just a pup.

Hope this helps.

September 1, 2002, 01:06 PM	#10
Elkslayer Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 132	Of the elk I've shot the distance has been from 300 yards, the only one that far away, to 75 yards with most being under 200 yards. Mostly used a 7mm Mag, with these other calibers tossed in; 30-06, 338-06, 35 Whelan, 45-70, .270 Win., 300 Win. Mag. but my favorite has to be the 7mm Mag for open country and the 1886 45-70 for timber humting. The one elk shot with a .270 took a total of 5 rounds of 150 gr Hornadys as he made it to the timber on the far side of a meadow. Must admit the first shot was at 150 yards and was very poor placement on my part, this was a long time ago when I was just a pup. Hope this helps.