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Sweet Shooter · September 4, 2012, 02:10 PM

Is it enough for smaller cows? I have some friends who say "heck yes" get close and you're good.

I've not shot Elk before and while I understand they are bigger I'm wondering if I am out of my depth. I worry more about the derision from "pro" hunters who obviously know everything there is to know about hunting with firearms.

But I'm hearing that no one is happy with you unless you use 300WSM or more. I'm not going to do that... I'll stick to deer.

What is your opinion? I'm thinking 150gr psp at about 2200fps up to no more than 100 yards?

-SS-

September 4, 2012, 02:10 PM	#1
Sweet Shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2011 Posts: 672	3030 For small Elk Is it enough for smaller cows? I have some friends who say "heck yes" get close and you're good. I've not shot Elk before and while I understand they are bigger I'm wondering if I am out of my depth. I worry more about the derision from "pro" hunters who obviously know everything there is to know about hunting with firearms. But I'm hearing that no one is happy with you unless you use 300WSM or more. I'm not going to do that... I'll stick to deer. What is your opinion? I'm thinking 150gr psp at about 2200fps up to no more than 100 yards? -SS-