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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1787489" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>I hope I am not confused on this question so I will give my understanding of this question.</p><p></p><p>Most big game animals have a recommended ft/lb on impact that is considered best. Less energy will still kill but the desired results may not be what you need or want.</p><p></p><p>These energies were call Taylor knock out values and they were just a guide to aid the hunter in game recovery.</p><p></p><p>Deer size animals required 900 to 1200 ft/lbs of energy.</p><p>Elk sized animals was 1500 to 2000 ft/lbs of energy.</p><p>With Dangerous game like bears and moose 2000 to 2500.ft/lbs was considered necessary.</p><p>For the big dangerous game of Africa 3000 + and for the really big stuff some felt like it should be over 4000 ft/lbs +</p><p> </p><p>With today's bullets and firearms these numbers may be a little much but is is still a good reference point to use if you are not experienced or you are not sure. (In other words, It can't hurt) shot placement is still very important with any shot and energy level.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1787489, member: 2736"] I hope I am not confused on this question so I will give my understanding of this question. Most big game animals have a recommended ft/lb on impact that is considered best. Less energy will still kill but the desired results may not be what you need or want. These energies were call Taylor knock out values and they were just a guide to aid the hunter in game recovery. Deer size animals required 900 to 1200 ft/lbs of energy. Elk sized animals was 1500 to 2000 ft/lbs of energy. With Dangerous game like bears and moose 2000 to 2500.ft/lbs was considered necessary. For the big dangerous game of Africa 3000 + and for the really big stuff some felt like it should be over 4000 ft/lbs + With today's bullets and firearms these numbers may be a little much but is is still a good reference point to use if you are not experienced or you are not sure. (In other words, It can't hurt) shot placement is still very important with any shot and energy level. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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