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Originally Posted by heretohunt
I have been using 80gn TTSX in the 243 for deer, bear and similar critters with great results. I can’t see why that combination will be a problem with Elk under 300 yards but. When it comes to Elk, what would Folks recommend? Would there be an advantage in jumping up 20 grains and switching bullets? Penetration has not been a problem so far and I doubt we will be shooting any big elk with it.
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I know there are folks here that’ll jump all over me for saying this but I would use a larger caliber. Elk are way tougher than moose. I have been part of over 60 bull elk kills and have seen some lost to even 300 magnums.