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Well, I'm sure there are people out there who can drop an elk with a .22LR, but I still don't think many people would call it an elk cartridge.

I've spent a lot of time researching online while I've been waiting to purchase my first hunting rifle. I have no experience to speak of. I can hit a paper plate at 100 yards sitting at a comfortable bench rest. After I get my rifle, I plan to spend a lot of time with it so I can make realistic shots from unsupported positions. Prior to that, I need to get that first rifle. That's what I'm doing here asking questions.

From what I've read it seems the .270 is a great elk round, assuming you actually get the bullet in the heart/lung area. I hear the 7mm-08 is as well, but since I read it kicks like a .243 I just want to get more assurance that it does indeed hit like a .270.

(My gut tells me this just can't be possible, but I'm used to being wrong.)