Interesting topic.
I bought a Ruger SRH in 454 to try my hand at handgunning an elk. I'm waiting on some 340 LBT type hard cast bullets to arrive and do some load development. I've also developed heavy 300 gr loads for my 45 colt for the same purpose in the event I'm not enamoured with the 454.
I've killed a few deer with the revolver and various Contenders/Encores and find it real similar to bow hunting - except the bang part.............
I set my sights on getting a cow tag next fall to handgun. Every year I get close to elk and should be able to kill one with a revolver. Two years ago someone jumped a small herd in the timber and they ran to me and milled around for 15-20 minutes. I had cows within 20 feet - I could see their eyelashes. Getting a shot with so many elk that close may have been tricky but I assume I'd have been carrying my revolver in my hand rather than holstered.
We'll see how it works.
