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<blockquote data-quote="tobnpr" data-source="post: 2780387" data-attributes="member: 68758"><p>Hunting (unlike target) is all about application.</p><p>Elk? Widely accepted "rule of thumb" is minimum 1500 ft/lbs energy. So what's the maximum range you intend to engage, based on both your abilities and environment you're hunting in? 600- 800 or more yards- probably magnum territory. Simple enough based on that range to narrow down the most appropriate caliber choices. </p><p></p><p>After that's nailed down, then it's about the weight. How critical is weight? Many want ultra-lights with carbon fiber barrels- which is fine, but there's no free rides when it comes to magnums and weight. Brakes and suppressors help, but some shooters have problems driving a lightweight magnum accurately. A lot of variables go into this, and what works for someone else, where they hunt- may be totally irrelevant for your application.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tobnpr, post: 2780387, member: 68758"] Hunting (unlike target) is all about application. Elk? Widely accepted "rule of thumb" is minimum 1500 ft/lbs energy. So what's the maximum range you intend to engage, based on both your abilities and environment you're hunting in? 600- 800 or more yards- probably magnum territory. Simple enough based on that range to narrow down the most appropriate caliber choices. After that's nailed down, then it's about the weight. How critical is weight? Many want ultra-lights with carbon fiber barrels- which is fine, but there's no free rides when it comes to magnums and weight. Brakes and suppressors help, but some shooters have problems driving a lightweight magnum accurately. A lot of variables go into this, and what works for someone else, where they hunt- may be totally irrelevant for your application. [/QUOTE]
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