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<blockquote data-quote="4bycamper" data-source="post: 300632" data-attributes="member: 17128"><p>"I've killed 10 elk in 11 years, and been around many more killed. They are not bulletproof, but yes they can be hard to kill when you dont put the bullet in the right spot. The key is to use a bullet that causes extensive damage, yes still fully penetrates. I like the shoulder shots for elk, 90% of the time they are DRT. They cant go far with 2 broken shoulders. Deer on the other hand are pretty easy to kill and can be killed with most anything and be DRT. "</p><p></p><p>+1 on all that.</p><p></p><p>I've killed 20 something deer and elk so far. All of them went down within walking distance. Only the deer did a bang-flop for me. Cow elk went down 15 to 25 yards after a heart / lung shot. Bulls lasted more than 45 yards.</p><p></p><p> Even with my 300 Win Mag ( 180 gr. SGK at 3000 fps ) I was unable to break both shoulders. I tried twice. One at 60 yards and one at 225 yards. Both elk dropped but not DRT.</p><p></p><p>I generally hunt elk to eat elk. I don't mind taking a cow to put in the freezer.</p><p>So I won't do a spine shot, it messes up the back strap. I am convinced that a well built bullet, 160 grain or better, still going 1000 fps will take an elk when put in that BIG heart / lung target. </p><p></p><p>Having said that, I'm sure that it's been done with less. It just seems like you're taking your chances. </p><p></p><p>So far each elk has had a different level of endurance. All have been tougher than deer. Some just amazing in their resistance to death.</p><p></p><p>So shoot the biggest caliber you have, and the heaviest bullet you can shoot well. And best of luck to you.</p><p></p><p></p><p>End of rant. Apologies in advance to any who are offended.</p><p>JM .02</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4bycamper, post: 300632, member: 17128"] "I've killed 10 elk in 11 years, and been around many more killed. They are not bulletproof, but yes they can be hard to kill when you dont put the bullet in the right spot. The key is to use a bullet that causes extensive damage, yes still fully penetrates. I like the shoulder shots for elk, 90% of the time they are DRT. They cant go far with 2 broken shoulders. Deer on the other hand are pretty easy to kill and can be killed with most anything and be DRT. " +1 on all that. I've killed 20 something deer and elk so far. All of them went down within walking distance. Only the deer did a bang-flop for me. Cow elk went down 15 to 25 yards after a heart / lung shot. Bulls lasted more than 45 yards. Even with my 300 Win Mag ( 180 gr. SGK at 3000 fps ) I was unable to break both shoulders. I tried twice. One at 60 yards and one at 225 yards. Both elk dropped but not DRT. I generally hunt elk to eat elk. I don't mind taking a cow to put in the freezer. So I won't do a spine shot, it messes up the back strap. I am convinced that a well built bullet, 160 grain or better, still going 1000 fps will take an elk when put in that BIG heart / lung target. Having said that, I'm sure that it's been done with less. It just seems like you're taking your chances. So far each elk has had a different level of endurance. All have been tougher than deer. Some just amazing in their resistance to death. So shoot the biggest caliber you have, and the heaviest bullet you can shoot well. And best of luck to you. End of rant. Apologies in advance to any who are offended. JM .02 [/QUOTE]
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