The best elk cartridges of all time are right here in this provocative count down. We wanted to determine which elk cartridges were the greatest in history, and we succeeded.
We applied several criteria to determine the best elk cartridges. Some readers will nod their heads in satisfied agreement, others will burn down the internet with vitriolic comments because their beloved wapiti whacker didn’t make the cut.
We looked at energy delivered on target, trajectory, reputation with elk hunters, and how long a particular cartridge had been putting the hurt on ‘ole Mr. Elk. Spoiler–you probably won’t find a round released during an angst-filled Gen Z’s lifetime on this list.
There are many loads out there which can and do bring down elk every fall. Enough to drag a fourteen minute video out into several hours, no doubt. We had to draw a line somewhere, and just as a new freeway draws a line across someone’s suburban lawn, our line will upset a few fan boys here and there.
Watch our video and then decide. Did we get it right, or miss by a mile? Either way, better buckle up, you’re in for a bumpy ride through elk hunting history!
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