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Any data for 270 WSM with 150 gr AB, not ABLR
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<blockquote data-quote="Westdreamer" data-source="post: 2352641" data-attributes="member: 116166"><p>1500 ft/lbs for elk is just a number that is somewhat accepted by some as a general minimum for elk, kind of like 1000 ft/lbs for deer. I believe the 1500 will roughly be achieved with most decent elk bullets and calibers up to moderate ranges, which would help with penetration on elk shoulders in less than ideal shot angles that come up in hunting situations. I agree with you that the minimum and maximum velocities for a given bullet are more important, especially if you can wait for broadside, behind the shoulder shots.</p><p></p><p>Below is a reference to the 1500 ft/lbs:</p><p></p><p>A commonly accepted threshold for the minimum amount of kinetic energy needed to kill an elk is 1500 ft-lbs. <a href="https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/EHU-CH2-L10.aspx#:~:text=A%20commonly%20accepted%20threshold%20for,243%20Win" target="_blank">https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/EHU-CH2-L10.aspx#:~:text=A commonly accepted threshold for,243 Win</a>.</p><p></p><p>There are also other references including 1250 and even 1000 ft/lbs. And then of course references saying to not worry about the KE and mind the bullet velocity and specs.</p><p></p><p>I will have to look into the ELDX some more.</p><p></p><p>Do you have elk experience with the ELDX?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Westdreamer, post: 2352641, member: 116166"] 1500 ft/lbs for elk is just a number that is somewhat accepted by some as a general minimum for elk, kind of like 1000 ft/lbs for deer. I believe the 1500 will roughly be achieved with most decent elk bullets and calibers up to moderate ranges, which would help with penetration on elk shoulders in less than ideal shot angles that come up in hunting situations. I agree with you that the minimum and maximum velocities for a given bullet are more important, especially if you can wait for broadside, behind the shoulder shots. Below is a reference to the 1500 ft/lbs: A commonly accepted threshold for the minimum amount of kinetic energy needed to kill an elk is 1500 ft-lbs. [URL]https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/EHU-CH2-L10.aspx#:~:text=A%20commonly%20accepted%20threshold%20for,243%20Win[/URL]. There are also other references including 1250 and even 1000 ft/lbs. And then of course references saying to not worry about the KE and mind the bullet velocity and specs. I will have to look into the ELDX some more. Do you have elk experience with the ELDX? [/QUOTE]
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