I have yet to draw an elk tag either in California or Nevada I hunt with an old Mauser in 6.5 X 55 and have taken mule deer at 500 plus yards with one shot kills every time, practice and confidence are whats needed accurate rifles help but you have to know your limitations
6.5 X 55 it will take out every known animal in North America. I'm not sure there are exceptions with a modern hunting rifle (not my 1900 Swede it only likes the 120 grain banes 140 & 160 grain SP Hornady 1/2 inch group with all three to 300 yards) you can use light bullets 100 grains for small...