Obviously that’s highly subjective. I tried to articulate it, marksmanship is a serious factor. But I’ve been moved to more gun over the years. Also to believe that too much is better than the alternative. Seeing an animal have to deal with a misjudgment, and a poorly placed shot by a very...
My two Pennie’s, for what it’s worth, a great parameter is that 180 grains and 3000 FPS should be regarded as a good barrier to entry when bull elk are concerned. Cow calf are surely not as “tough” but to break shoulders and take the life out of a mature bull we should be sure we have the...