Shooting a good load is important but I've never had an elk walk away from a good hit with any bullet. I've killed a bunch of them using a 270 with plain Jane Speer Hot-cor bullets. There's no need to obsess over it. It's far easier to get that good hit if you're not gasping for air and if your knees aren't shaking from a climb. Get in shape and stay there.


β€œIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell

It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.