It depends on conditions, age, species, and sex. For a pan-sized Rocky Mountain cow in open country a 6.5 Creed or 7-08 is probably fine. For a trophy Roosevelt's bull in thick timber, the low end is more like a 30-06 with a premium 180-grain bullet.
Okie John
Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.
