257 Weatherby on Elk

[Quintus]

The point is, without ever seeing the wound channel from say an 88 grain ELDM (random heavy for Cal. example) at distance there are those that will still discredit its function and effect. If you have seen marginal wound channels, I stand corrected and please accept my apology.

 

[ObiJohn]

I think bullet choice and shot placement are criticial... as they are with any caliber. Any big game bullet will work if you can put it through the boiler room on a broadside shot at 2000 ft/sec or better. It gets tougher below that velocity with smaller bores. It gets tougher on quartering shots when you have to get through more meat and/or more bone...stout bullets become more important for sufficient penetration.

I'd certainly try a .257 Weatherby Mag with a 110 gr Accubond, but wait for a broadside shot.