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Fartherst Elk Shot 30-06
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<blockquote data-quote="Malach" data-source="post: 1940178" data-attributes="member: 113820"><p>All the technical advice aside, with over the counter 180 grain ammo, I stick to 400 yards maximum range on elk. Beyond that, you've got wind drift to deal with and bullet drop like a falling rock losing their penetration ability resulting in a wounded animal to deal with. Keep in mind that these are tough animals your after. You need enough PSI penetration to reach the vitals through tough hide, bone, and muscle, so, there's a point between distance drop and PSI fall off that the bullet loses its ability to fully get the job done. You may be able to "ding" a target at 1000 yards, but the bullet at that distance wouldn't penetrate hide, muscle and bone of an elk to get the job done.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malach, post: 1940178, member: 113820"] All the technical advice aside, with over the counter 180 grain ammo, I stick to 400 yards maximum range on elk. Beyond that, you've got wind drift to deal with and bullet drop like a falling rock losing their penetration ability resulting in a wounded animal to deal with. Keep in mind that these are tough animals your after. You need enough PSI penetration to reach the vitals through tough hide, bone, and muscle, so, there's a point between distance drop and PSI fall off that the bullet loses its ability to fully get the job done. You may be able to "ding" a target at 1000 yards, but the bullet at that distance wouldn't penetrate hide, muscle and bone of an elk to get the job done. [/QUOTE]
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