calibers for plains game

[PhilLozano]

To All,

I agree with the 338 Win. Mag. as a very good choice. That is what I recommend my clients bring as their 'working' rifle.

Any rifle that is in the Elk class, I think will work fine. I disagree with the 150 grain bullets however in 30 cal.. I suggest to my client to bring a heavy bullets. Swifts are very good, but so is most (not all) factory ammo.

I have had clients bring, 270 Win. w/150gr. bullets - 7mm Mag. 160 or 175 gr. bullets - 300 Mag. 180, 200 and 220 gr. bullets - 338 '06 (not sure what his bullet was) - 35 Whelen 250 gr. bullets and 338Win. Mag 250 gr. bullets.

These are the cartridges client have brought as working rifles for the last 10 years.

All are 'about' the same to 100 yards. After that, bigger (diameter) is better.

There are other cartridges good for plains game as well. This list is just what I have seen work and work well. I was not, and am not a big fan of the 270, but it worked.

Best,
Phil