Andy3,
Very interesting take on "timber" hunting. I have never understood the switch to heavy for caliber bullets when "timber" hunting. We have never recovered any bullets from elk using many different types of cartridge/bullet combinations with various shot angles. Admittedly have never taken a Texas heart shot.
I would not hesitate one second to take a 338-06 into the timber with 200-210gr bullets. I would not think for even one second that a 225, 250, 275, or 300 would be "more better" from the results I have seen from the 200gr class of bullets on elk. In fact, the farthest I have ever seen an elk run after the shot was from a 338 Win Mag with 225gr Trophy Bonded bullets.
