Elk caliber

[magbolt]

I am looking for a encore pistol for primarily deer hunting in upstate NY.  However, there is a chance to do an Elk hunt in the future and I would like a caliber that could do both.  I am looking at the .270 since 95% would be deer hunting.  Will the .270 scoped do the job on an Elk out to 300 yards and less.  Also, I can't seem to find the encore .270 is SS, is it possible to get one is SS (if so where and how much)?

[41MAG]

  If it was me I'd go with a 7/08 ,30-06,7mag :-D  Dennis

[JOE MACK]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with the .270 Winchester for those applications. For elk, I'd use a 150gr. bullet if at all possible. See your local dealer for a frame. Then check outlets like Midway, Eabco, M&M, Bullberry, VVC, OTT, Fox Ridge, etc. for a barrel.  :grin:

[Graybeard]

JOE MACK said:

Then check outlets like Midway, Eabco, M&M, Bullberry, VVC, OTT, Fox Ridge, etc. for a barrel.

Now why in the world would you do that when we have Ed of Ed's Contenders as a sponsor of this site? He has more barrels than any of those folks. Iffen ya want a barrel Ed should be your first stop.

GB

[magbolt]

I already contacted Ed's and he does not have any .270 ss 15" barrels.

[xphunter]

270 will do just fine for what you want.  With the 06/284 case capacities you could start as low as 25 caliber on up, and do the job you are wanting quite nicely.

Ernie

[Graycg]

358 Winchester....

[flyfisher]

Have to agree with Joe Mack...the .270 will get the job done.  Always had better accuracy with the 150 grainers, and a bit more knowkdown when compared to the 130 grainers.