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Len Backus and Robb Wiley discuss some of the best elk hunting calibers - Video
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<blockquote data-quote="BigGrizz" data-source="post: 1340404" data-attributes="member: 85529"><p>To me, terminal performance is centered around the projectile. Recoil can be overcome, if it's a major concern for somebody. I can shoot my Christensen 338LM all day and be no more sore than if I were shooting my Ruger MKII 308. The projectile is what gets the work done, though.</p><p></p><p>With the right bullet, a hunter can get the job done. I've seen older men take a full list of critters in a matter of days with a 25-06. That was deer to bull moose. It can be done. How those critters reacted to that shot? No idea.</p><p></p><p>There is a reason, however, for the 30's being the standard for long range and big game- they hit harder. Smaller rounds may go target-for-target with larger ones, but thats a matter of accuracy, consistency, shooting skill, etc. Thats all stuff that matters at the range in a relatively controlled environment. In the wild where things are very dynamic, I'll take the more powerful round every time, no questions asked. Because the familiarity and experience (as there sometimes is none) of the situation and environment are very different from what most experience while shooting at the range. So, my experience tells me to use more kinetic power. I could see me trying a smaller, lower recoiling cartridge, but I know I would not become committed to it for anything bigger than deer, effectively making such a gun obsolete for me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigGrizz, post: 1340404, member: 85529"] To me, terminal performance is centered around the projectile. Recoil can be overcome, if it's a major concern for somebody. I can shoot my Christensen 338LM all day and be no more sore than if I were shooting my Ruger MKII 308. The projectile is what gets the work done, though. With the right bullet, a hunter can get the job done. I've seen older men take a full list of critters in a matter of days with a 25-06. That was deer to bull moose. It can be done. How those critters reacted to that shot? No idea. There is a reason, however, for the 30's being the standard for long range and big game- they hit harder. Smaller rounds may go target-for-target with larger ones, but thats a matter of accuracy, consistency, shooting skill, etc. Thats all stuff that matters at the range in a relatively controlled environment. In the wild where things are very dynamic, I'll take the more powerful round every time, no questions asked. Because the familiarity and experience (as there sometimes is none) of the situation and environment are very different from what most experience while shooting at the range. So, my experience tells me to use more kinetic power. I could see me trying a smaller, lower recoiling cartridge, but I know I would not become committed to it for anything bigger than deer, effectively making such a gun obsolete for me. [/QUOTE]
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