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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 1692940" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>Let's attempt to put ft/lbs energy into perspective on American game animals.</p><p></p><p> The following is assuming chest shots and not CNS shots!</p><p></p><p>I think that the majority of us, would consider a 22 Hornet (100 yard energy approx. 400 ft/lb), inadequate as a Pronghorn (average adult buck weight- 120 pounds) cartridge.While most would consider the 30-06 (100 yard energy approx. 2500 ft/lbs) perfectly adequate for elk (average adult bull elk - 700 pounds).</p><p></p><p> If ft/lbs of energy is a primary consideration.....logic suggests that the 30-06 would be inadequate for elk.</p><p></p><p> 22 Hornet vs. Pronghorn - 3.3 ft/lbs energy per pound of Pronghorn</p><p></p><p> 30-06 vs. Elk - 3.5 ft/lbs energy per pound of elk</p><p></p><p> Of course, the .2 ft/lbs energy difference may give the 30-06 far superior "killing power"! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 1692940, member: 75451"] Let’s attempt to put ft/lbs energy into perspective on American game animals. The following is assuming chest shots and not CNS shots! I think that the majority of us, would consider a 22 Hornet (100 yard energy approx. 400 ft/lb), inadequate as a Pronghorn (average adult buck weight- 120 pounds) cartridge.While most would consider the 30-06 (100 yard energy approx. 2500 ft/lbs) perfectly adequate for elk (average adult bull elk - 700 pounds). If ft/lbs of energy is a primary consideration.....logic suggests that the 30-06 would be inadequate for elk. 22 Hornet vs. Pronghorn - 3.3 ft/lbs energy per pound of Pronghorn 30-06 vs. Elk - 3.5 ft/lbs energy per pound of elk Of course, the .2 ft/lbs energy difference may give the 30-06 far superior “killing power”! ;) memtb [/QUOTE]
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