Originally Posted by
Mauser
I've killed a fair number of elk, none with a 308 but I've used 7mm-08, 30-06, 280 AI, 6.5x55 Swede and 35 Whelen AI. They die if bullets are placed properly. That being said, use an appropriate designed bullet that can stand up to hitting heavy bone/muscle and still penetrate to the vitals. I'm a fan of Nosler Partitions or Accubonds and Barnes TTSX for this reason. I think you should stick with a bullet weight that keeps you in the 2800fps or greater at the muzzle for the range you're talking about.