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They would probably kill an Elk, but might not be legal in some states. In Colorado, you must use an "Expanding Bullet" that weighs at least 85 grains.I've got a large supply of these bullets for my son's 243. Think they're tough enough for elk?
twodot, glad your elk died. That bullet is why I don't trust Barnes. mtmuley
twodot, glad your elk died. That bullet is why I don't trust Barnes. mtmuley
It is not a question of rifle caliber or bullet. It is a question of the shooters capabilities. I assume you both are new to elk hunting. No to the bullet and no to the rifle caliber. A 243 is only good in a skilled elk hunters hands, never for a newbe.
Some folks kill elk with a .22 LR, that doesn't make it an elk cartridge.
For the record, not shooting the cast bullets, I spent today loading partitions. I figure since I have a bunch I can use the cast bullets to give him a lot of trigger time. The reason for the 243 is simply he shoots it better than anything else I have. He's spent some time behind a 7x57
that's in the safe and he simply doesn't shoot it as well . The 243 is his and he used it last year on his first two deer. Confidence does a lot, and I'll be side by side with him to help with decision making.
I think you are well down the right path! Good luck and I hope we get to see pics of the young man with his elk.For the record, not shooting the cast bullets, I spent today loading partitions. I figure since I have a bunch I can use the cast bullets to give him a lot of trigger time. The reason for the 243 is simply he shoots it better than anything else I have. He's spent some time behind a 7x57
that's in the safe and he simply doesn't shoot it as well . The 243 is his and he used it last year on his first two deer. Confidence does a lot, and I'll be side by side with him to help with decision making.