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Originally Posted by Nathan
That’s pretty much it. In your opinion, what is the smallest reliable elk killing round?
Smallest means lowest recoil. Reliable means I do my part and hit spine, heart, lungs, liver, etc....might need to go through both shoulders. The bullet has to do its part and penetrate through and leave a bleeding hole. It has to have enough shock to basically DRT the animal.....maybe move 25-50 yds.
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There is a huge difference between hitting the liver and the heart.
I personally wouldnt use anything smaller than 150 gr 7mm. I prefer it at WSM velocities, but you would probably be fine with 284 win.