Originally Posted by N8Will
Has anyone taken elk size game? Sounds like it real close to a 270 win. Everyone in my camp shoot them for elk and do fine.


This is what a 142smk does to an elk at about 1700fps. Although not a x47 it was similar velocity.

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Originally Posted by BrentD

I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.