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308 ammo for elk (barrel length)
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<blockquote data-quote="Westernhunter6" data-source="post: 1958091" data-attributes="member: 89715"><p>Now we're comparing 250gr or more and nearly 1/2" diameter projectiles? I don't know anything about hunting with BP and don't claim to. But that seems like an apples and oranges comparison. Velocity itself won't kill anything, but it is what is required for bullet expansion along with resistance of course.</p><p></p><p>That is a long career as a guide and something to be proud of. I don't doubt your experience, and to guide for 30 years you have obviously proven to be ethical.</p><p></p><p>I also am not talking through my hat as you say. Bullet manufacturers state a minimum velocity for a reason. It is their opinion, and mine, that it is unethical to kill big game at distances where the bullet falls below the stated minimum. Killing isn't so much the question as much as successful recovery is. A 22lr will kill an elk at 50 yards too, but I would hope no one would ever try that. Just because it can be done, doesn't mean it is right to take the risk of doing it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Westernhunter6, post: 1958091, member: 89715"] Now we’re comparing 250gr or more and nearly 1/2” diameter projectiles? I don’t know anything about hunting with BP and don’t claim to. But that seems like an apples and oranges comparison. Velocity itself won’t kill anything, but it is what is required for bullet expansion along with resistance of course. That is a long career as a guide and something to be proud of. I don’t doubt your experience, and to guide for 30 years you have obviously proven to be ethical. I also am not talking through my hat as you say. Bullet manufacturers state a minimum velocity for a reason. It is their opinion, and mine, that it is unethical to kill big game at distances where the bullet falls below the stated minimum. Killing isn’t so much the question as much as successful recovery is. A 22lr will kill an elk at 50 yards too, but I would hope no one would ever try that. Just because it can be done, doesn’t mean it is right to take the risk of doing it. [/QUOTE]
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