With cup and core bullets I suggest twice the Foot Pounds Energy as the animal weighs. I. E. 750 pounds needs 1500 pounds at impact.
My suggestions are not for " long range" shots. ( over 500 yards) I have no experience.
Sectional density should be .25 for elk. As in 165 grain 30 caliber.
What I still do not understand is if FPE is so inaccurate to refer to why is I it so published and calculated in reloading manuals?
Further more why is it so bad to share and recommend such easily documented indices of a kinetic energy based projectile?
Is some one trying to re invent the wheel? Is this based on kidney stone removal data?
Why would I make this recommendation? In case one encounters a point blank shot, or a raking shot.
If one is disciplined to wait for the perfect harvest scenario by all means shoot just exactly what you rehearse.
But also please don't tread on me because I may suggest " overkill".
The monolithic bullet will behave differently, Terminal Ballistic Research web sight or some excellent studies posted here will also help you make informed decisions.
From what I have gathered you need roughly 2000 fps at impact with a monolithic to get it to expand. A study posted here showed a 130 grain 30 caliber will penetrate very well even at point blank on bovine femur ( stifle) joint.
Hope this helps.
Gather wood where you may ,we all feed the same fire.
Last edited by Angus1895; 08/22/17.
