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<blockquote data-quote="tomsd" data-source="post: 1524443" data-attributes="member: 74603"><p>I have not read the other responses - but it's real simple. The old formula - for Elk - you want something like $1,600 ft lbs of energy at contact (better yet 1,800) - and for big Deer - around 1,200. Many hunters consider it unethical to shoot at animals at long distance unless you have the perfect rest, have practiced and are confident you can hit where you are aiming - and know what your bullet will do when it hits the vitals. As for shooting 2,000 yards - suggest you use your current rig to get out to 1,000 - and then see if you still want to stretch it that much further. 2,000 is a LONG way to shoot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tomsd, post: 1524443, member: 74603"] I have not read the other responses - but it's real simple. The old formula - for Elk - you want something like $1,600 ft lbs of energy at contact (better yet 1,800) - and for big Deer - around 1,200. Many hunters consider it unethical to shoot at animals at long distance unless you have the perfect rest, have practiced and are confident you can hit where you are aiming - and know what your bullet will do when it hits the vitals. As for shooting 2,000 yards - suggest you use your current rig to get out to 1,000 - and then see if you still want to stretch it that much further. 2,000 is a LONG way to shoot. [/QUOTE]
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