Originally Posted by ismith
Would you use your 40-72 for elk? Have you used blackpowder with it?


I haven't used it for elk, and it would certainly completely penetrate an elk, but these cartridges aren't as lethal as modern cartridges. I love hunting with them, and I have shot a lot of game with them, but continue to hunt elk with my 300 WBY...

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