Where do you shoot this elk?

[The Oregonian]

Using 195's out of a 28 Nosler...I have never been on a bull elk hunt and never used Bergers on game but have a hunt in a couple of weeks. For front / back, I think just behind the 2, a little forward of halfway between the 2 and the 5, and for vertical probably the bottom of the 2 and 5. Goal is to have most margin for error, and if I hit exactly where I am aiming i obviously want a lethal shot.

Where do you aim and why?

Many thanks.

 

[eklarsen]

6 if you wanted DRT

 

[dmj]

Not saying I am right. But myself, would aim for the bottom of the 5. My thinking would be is that gives me the biggest margin for error and still have a lethal shot. Don't have any experience with the nosler 28 and 195. But have used the 215 and it will put them down quick. Now where did you find a bull accommodating enough to let you paint numbers on him LoL ? Good luck and have a great time

 

[WildRose]

Not saying I am right. But myself, would aim for the bottom of the 5. My thinking would be is that gives me the biggest margin for error and still have a lethal shot. Don't have any experience with the nosler 28 and 195. But have used the 215 and it will put them down quick. Now where did you find a bull accommodating enough to let you paint numbers on him LoL ? Good luck and have a great time

That's the "money shot" especially with a Berger.

 

[Bravo 4]

That's the "money shot" especially with a Berger.

All the above (and then some) would probably best describe the last several Bergers I put in one. To the right a bit from #5, to the left of #5, 2 straight up the ole "Ace" hole, and the last high up on #7 if he were going straight away from ya. Keep shooting they say...good grief!

 

[Tidus56]

4. I shoot 4 regardless if its a bullet or arrow and they fall right down. Good luck!

 

[DENWA]

ugh. 7. Based on my cow elk in Pennsylvania/ Kudu, Blue and Black Wildebeest experiences in SA.

Have a bowl full of beautifully mushroomed .308 and .375 Accubonds from the 4-5-6 shot regions many from the same animals that didn't do the job that a single 270 with cheap ammo did at #7 from my PH.

 

[GSP814]

Between 2 and 5!

 

[FEENIX]

4. I shoot 4 regardless if its a bullet or arrow and they fall right down. Good luck!

Ditto!

 

[Wolf76]

2,5,1,4 all work for me. Like previously mentioned, between 2 and 5 is ideal. Big margin of error in that area.

 

[walter crouse]

Looks like #4

 

[Alex Wheeler]

3 and 6 are spine shots. That will get you drt (drop right there, not dead right there) But is easy to miss and a cruel shot, as its not a fast death. 1245 are all vital shots and right in the middle of them would have a good margin of error. 7 leaves plenty or room to screw up. I am assuming a longer shot where wind and conditions may come into play.

My advise with the 195 is to stay out of the shoulder blade and aim for heart/lungs. And inspect the points on those bullets well. Make sure none are closed or clogged.

 

[Hatrick]

ugh. 7. Based on my cow elk in Pennsylvania/ Kudu, Blue and Black Wildebeest experiences in SA.

Have a bowl full of beautifully mushroomed .308 and .375 Accubonds from the 4-5-6 shot regions many from the same animals that didn't do the job that a single 270 with cheap ammo did at #7 from my PH.

Congrats on your PA elk tag. I have been trying since they started.
After not drawing this year I have 15 points.

 

[26Reload]

Whatever distance and whatever equipment....
To the right side of number 1.....as the shoulder blade is forward and the leg bones are clear for a wide open shot to the heart and everything else...the elk shows a slight quarter away also opening the area....
Now if it's long range....you better hope you hit somewhere between the numbers.....