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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
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<blockquote data-quote="ss7mm" data-source="post: 70466" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>trader388:</p><p></p><p>I would say the minimum I would want for an elk under ideal conditions, meaning a calm animal, broadside, through the ribs and double lungs would be 1000-1200 ft. lbs. of energy at the point of impact.</p><p></p><p>I have taken elk under these conditions with no trouble. If the angle changes or bone is involved, then I would say the energy level should go up accordingly.</p><p></p><p>Remember that there are shots you shouldn't take under any circumstances.</p><p></p><p>I also think that the energy level should be combined with a properly constructed bullet/caliber combination that is right for the animal and type of shot you are taking.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ss7mm, post: 70466, member: 5"] trader388: I would say the minimum I would want for an elk under ideal conditions, meaning a calm animal, broadside, through the ribs and double lungs would be 1000-1200 ft. lbs. of energy at the point of impact. I have taken elk under these conditions with no trouble. If the angle changes or bone is involved, then I would say the energy level should go up accordingly. Remember that there are shots you shouldn’t take under any circumstances. I also think that the energy level should be combined with a properly constructed bullet/caliber combination that is right for the animal and type of shot you are taking. [/QUOTE]
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