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Do larger calibers really compensate for bad shots?
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<blockquote data-quote="Will Gray" data-source="post: 1706875" data-attributes="member: 65116"><p>No doubt, a bad shot is not enhanced by some new amazing caliber or bullet. Blowing the jaw off the deer's head will happen with any rifle shot if the head shot is blown. However as mentioned in this thread, a kill shot on a crippled animal (elk hit in the leg and walking away) where stopping the animal is the issue, a big bullet from any aspect (butt to the heart) is best done with a big bullet that will go the distance: 375RUM is a good example where a 6.5 will not likely stop the animal in its tracks. 30 Caliber or larger with heavy bullets on medium and large game is a good path in my view. I built a 416/300RUM (really makes the dirt fly) and may build a 375RUM but those are just for fun. I hunted with a 338 EDGE last year (nothing took a running step) and will try the 358 Winchester this year. I still shoot Sierra Game Kings: less expensive than the new trendy bullets and they get the job done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Will Gray, post: 1706875, member: 65116"] No doubt, a bad shot is not enhanced by some new amazing caliber or bullet. Blowing the jaw off the deer's head will happen with any rifle shot if the head shot is blown. However as mentioned in this thread, a kill shot on a crippled animal (elk hit in the leg and walking away) where stopping the animal is the issue, a big bullet from any aspect (butt to the heart) is best done with a big bullet that will go the distance: 375RUM is a good example where a 6.5 will not likely stop the animal in its tracks. 30 Caliber or larger with heavy bullets on medium and large game is a good path in my view. I built a 416/300RUM (really makes the dirt fly) and may build a 375RUM but those are just for fun. I hunted with a 338 EDGE last year (nothing took a running step) and will try the 358 Winchester this year. I still shoot Sierra Game Kings: less expensive than the new trendy bullets and they get the job done. [/QUOTE]
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