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<blockquote data-quote="Leo 35" data-source="post: 2467742" data-attributes="member: 120079"><p>Ditto on what bigngreen said "Shot placement and bullet function are what kill elk, that's it! Foot pounds of energy, cal or size of case all have little to nothing to do with successfully and cleanly taking elk, elk don't magically soak up bullets nor are they particular hard to kill, a bullet behind the shoulder mid way up that will open well and shed weight while making it to the off side is all that is required."</p><p>With that said use the caliber you can shoot and make the best shot. A frien of mine hunts elk with 7mm-08 and 150 grain partitions. Andif you are wanting a new gun 30-06 has an abundant of heavy weight especially for big game choices like others have said you can buy anywhere.</p><p>But me personally I like big bores 35 whelen with 225 gr SGK bullets is my go to caliber. If recoil is a factor a simple 2 port brake will help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leo 35, post: 2467742, member: 120079"] Ditto on what bigngreen said "Shot placement and bullet function are what kill elk, that's it! Foot pounds of energy, cal or size of case all have little to nothing to do with successfully and cleanly taking elk, elk don't magically soak up bullets nor are they particular hard to kill, a bullet behind the shoulder mid way up that will open well and shed weight while making it to the off side is all that is required." With that said use the caliber you can shoot and make the best shot. A frien of mine hunts elk with 7mm-08 and 150 grain partitions. Andif you are wanting a new gun 30-06 has an abundant of heavy weight especially for big game choices like others have said you can buy anywhere. But me personally I like big bores 35 whelen with 225 gr SGK bullets is my go to caliber. If recoil is a factor a simple 2 port brake will help. [/QUOTE]
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