If you have any respect for the animal you whistle and shoot them when they turn around. Otherwise let them walk!
Elmer Keith liked a .338 with 300 grain slugs. I think he liked the 400 Whelen even better.
If you are the guy who practices all the time then you would take a head shot. Be advised your taxidermist may hate you for it!
I have some 275 gr Barnes originals for my 35 Whelen that might have a chance at nudging a few twigs aside.
It all depends on how much brush and how close it is to the animal. Let the homeless people eat salami!
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