firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Switching just to save a little powder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Uggh.. put less powder in the case???.? Problem solved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.F.M. Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Have taken elk down with my 270 just need to make, take a good shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rando Report post Posted August 19, 2015 I took down the 5x5 in my profile pic with my Tikka .308 two years ago. Dropped him right in his tracks. Great caliber and is said to have the most consistent drop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
208muley Report post Posted August 19, 2015 Lots o elk have died from lead poisoning from a .308. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOSS.... Report post Posted October 5, 2015 I've shot .308 my whole life. It's the only caliber I own. Everything I've shot is in the freezer or on the wall. My 417, 380, 370 bull, 195 Muley and 124in coues. It's really about shot placement. I own a fluted Remington 26in 308 synthetic stock with muzzle break and it's like shooting a 223. I love it and I don't plan on anything else. I use hornady SST factory bullets. Absolutely no issues. It's the person behind the rifle. Not the rifle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted October 5, 2015 whatever the caliper / bullet - rifle - pistol when the shot is placed in the vitals - it will usually mean a clean kill and a tagged animal However -- do not forget good optics are needed to be able to make the shot! practice makes for a better more confident hunter while taking the shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
