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mete · October 21, 2011, 04:56 PM

Differentiate between 'possible' and 'appropriate' !!!

Elmer Keith said the most common shot at elk he had seen was a going away quartering shot .This requires great penetration to go through the paunch .
If I were a guide I would have as a minimum a 270 with 150 gr premium bullet.

October 21, 2011, 04:56 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Differentiate between 'possible' and 'appropriate' !!! Elmer Keith said the most common shot at elk he had seen was a going away quartering shot .This requires great penetration to go through the paunch . If I were a guide I would have as a minimum a 270 with 150 gr premium bullet. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !