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<blockquote data-quote="Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA)" data-source="post: 997116" data-attributes="member: 81139"><p>Some people take for granted how hardy animals are. I personally would prefer more energy downrange than less for elk, but that being said... A well placed shot with a bullet for the job doesn't require a tremendous amount of energy to get the job done. I think the rule of thumb that 1500 is a good number to shoot for, but even then, sometimes the gods are not smiling down on you. I saw a buck hit hard in the vitals jump 6 feet off the ground and run over 100 yards into cover. When we opened him up, the bullet pieced his heart and one lung was almost non existent. We were both literally stunned. That deer shouldn't have been able to go 10 yards let alone 100.</p><p></p><p>You just never know. Sorry for your cousin. Happened just once to me... And I still remember it like it was yesterday. A good hunt should wash the bad taste of this one away somewhat... but I bet he doesn't forget it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Unofficial Gun Addict (UGA), post: 997116, member: 81139"] Some people take for granted how hardy animals are. I personally would prefer more energy downrange than less for elk, but that being said... A well placed shot with a bullet for the job doesn't require a tremendous amount of energy to get the job done. I think the rule of thumb that 1500 is a good number to shoot for, but even then, sometimes the gods are not smiling down on you. I saw a buck hit hard in the vitals jump 6 feet off the ground and run over 100 yards into cover. When we opened him up, the bullet pieced his heart and one lung was almost non existent. We were both literally stunned. That deer shouldn't have been able to go 10 yards let alone 100. You just never know. Sorry for your cousin. Happened just once to me... And I still remember it like it was yesterday. A good hunt should wash the bad taste of this one away somewhat... but I bet he doesn't forget it. [/QUOTE]
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