Originally Posted by plough
i havent read all the posts on this subject...ive killed a bunch of deer with a .243 100 gr ...elk are different...when you are in the field you sometimes have to take quartering away shots...long shots or worse when the horns are large...elk are beautiful animals...they deserve a quick death...ive been hunting 40 yrs...my bottom bullet would be 150 grns...wounding and losing game is a sin


You don't HAVE to take any shot. But you are responsible for what shot you choose. Choose wisely.


"Be sure you're right. Then go ahead." Fess Parker as Davy Crockett