Originally Posted by Dre
243 win.
As long as you’re not trying to break shoulders.
Good bonded or mono 24 cal bullet with in the 300 yard OP range.
Elk aren’t bullet proof. Shot placement over displacement.
How did guys shoot elk with 30/30 or less.
We became too focused on Ft/lb and all the other BS Hype.


Placement is critical ……with anything! Though……few brag about those they wounded with 30-30’s, ect.!

Just like many on these forums, they are every bit as good as Jerry Miculek …..they just don’t have a website! 😉. memtb

Last edited by memtb; 08/06/23.

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