243 would work fine. Dozens (probably hundreds) of elk are killed annually by locals for meat with 243. Be sure to choose a premium bullet like a partition, Accubond etc. I'm personally a big fan of the copper solids from Barnes and Hammer.
That being said, all things equal, I'd recommend something in 25, 6.5 or 7mm. The 6.5 Creed or 7mm-08 would be great options.
That being said, all things equal, I'd recommend something in 25, 6.5 or 7mm. The 6.5 Creed or 7mm-08 would be great options.
