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24 September 2013, 22:08
willieb
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How good is the 308 for elk out to 300 yards?
25 September 2013, 06:18
bartsche
Roll EyesAbout as good as the guy using it at 300 yds. beer roger


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25 September 2013, 07:46
308Sako
While I consider Elk a little tougher to lay down, I've taken Moose at over 400 with the .308.

Bartshe nailed it.






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25 September 2013, 22:19
Blacktailer
No problem. Stick to premium bullets 165gr and up and as always, watch your shot placement. Of course that holds for any caliber and any game. Wink


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08 October 2013, 03:49
Brad
quote:
Originally posted by willieb:
How good is the 308 for elk out to 300 yards?


Here's one I shot 3 years ago with the 308 and 165 NAB at 301 yards (I kid you not):




08 October 2013, 04:40
Fjold
Absolutely fine.


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08 October 2013, 04:42
kjjm4
Just fine, as long as you put the bullet where it's supposed to go.
09 October 2013, 23:41
MARK H. YOUNG
If a 308 was what I had that's what I'd use. Elk at 300 yards with a 165 grain premium bullet should be no problem.

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10 October 2013, 05:00
PD999
quote:
Originally posted by kjjm4:
Just fine, as long as you put the bullet where it's supposed to go.

+1 old


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10 October 2013, 05:14
N E 450 No2
The wife and I have both killed a lot of game with the 308. She killed 2 kudu, wildebest, zebra, giraffe, and some smaller game, I killed heyena, and some smaller game with it in Zim.

We have killed several antelope, deer and wild pigs with the 308.

I would not hesitate to use it for elk with a good 165 or 180 grain bullet.


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20 October 2013, 02:13
Atkinson
Its as good as a 30-06 for all practical purposes, especially with proper handloads. That is high praise IMO....


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