Minimum Elk Caliber. what do you think it is.

[rjthehunter]

100% sure about that… There’s no flies on the .243 for killing elk.

I agree, but I've seen gut shots anchor animals. Not just with a 338 though. But speaking generally I'd agree.

 

[DFS]

I’ll go ahead and say it elk are impenetrable I would start with a .33 caliber and go up from there. The big iron elk needs a caliber that hurts your shoulder.

 

[DFS]

They are hard to put down don’t quit shooting until they quit moving.

 

[Leterbuck86]

common sense wins everytime, any caliber works

 

[mtmuley]

Sounds like you might be ok

No, the .300 Remington Ultra Mag is not "too much" gun for elk
; it is a powerful and effective cartridge for hunting large game at various ranges, though its high recoil is the main drawback. The key is whether the shooter can handle the recoil and place accurate shots, as shot placement is more important than the specific caliber.

Pure sarcasm on my part. These threads are great. I'm dragging the cannon into the woods today. mtmuley