I would definitely agree with heavy and fast.I have always been a heavy for calibre dude at a fast velocity for the caliber.
A 338 cal 285g bullet above 3100fps is an absolute hammer on anything that walks.
A 375 cal 260g bullet above 3000fps is an even bigger hammer.
I never look at energy figures, bullets do not kill by expending energy, they kill by causing tissue destruction from the cavitation from the VELOCITY of said bullet disrupting tissue. Without velocity, the damage is LESS. The higher the velocity the more damage. KE in bullet killing ability is so stupid, it's not funny. I can push a baseball fast enough to have the same energy as a bullet, but it doesn't kill very well.
Cheers.
totally depends on what round you're talking about. Point being, in my 25/06 the 120 would be a great way to go, if I'm running my .308 then a 155-168 is generally my go to.What's your preference on Elk ? 120 up to 168's ?
My personal preference on Whitetails is 90 gr. .243 Light fast traveling bullet is just deadly on deer.
On Elk, I always went heavier. 140 on up.
What say you ???
It depends on bullet construction and impact velocity age old story and no I personally would not hunt elk with a 243If you shot a handful of elk with a fast moving heavy 30 or 338 cal bullet and 6.5 you will know which one to choose first.
I'm not sitting at the range with a .338 or .375. That doesn't work for me. and I guarantee you getting hit with a baseball with sufficient KE will maim you at the very least.I have always been a heavy for calibre dude at a fast velocity for the caliber.
A 338 cal 285g bullet above 3100fps is an absolute hammer on anything that walks.
A 375 cal 260g bullet above 3000fps is an even bigger hammer.
I never look at energy figures, bullets do not kill by expending energy, they kill by causing tissue destruction from the cavitation from the VELOCITY of said bullet disrupting tissue. Without velocity, the damage is LESS. The higher the velocity the more damage. KE in bullet killing ability is so stupid, it's not funny. I can push a baseball fast enough to have the same energy as a bullet, but it doesn't kill very well.
Cheers.