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How much Energy to kill an Elk
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<blockquote data-quote="jonthomps" data-source="post: 997274" data-attributes="member: 5177"><p>So long as the bullet is put in a vital area 1500ft/lbs is fine. That being said, if you don't mind the recoil of a larger caliber (or care about carrying a heavier rifle around) I prefer a high shoulder shot. I say larger caliber because you need a heavier bullet to plow through bone. I've used this shot placement on a couple elk at intermediate distances w/ a 338LM 300gr SMK combo and they drop where they stand. We're talking about a lot more than 1500ft/lbs of energy though!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jonthomps, post: 997274, member: 5177"] So long as the bullet is put in a vital area 1500ft/lbs is fine. That being said, if you don't mind the recoil of a larger caliber (or care about carrying a heavier rifle around) I prefer a high shoulder shot. I say larger caliber because you need a heavier bullet to plow through bone. I've used this shot placement on a couple elk at intermediate distances w/ a 338LM 300gr SMK combo and they drop where they stand. We're talking about a lot more than 1500ft/lbs of energy though! [/QUOTE]
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