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chewie146 · October 27, 2011, 12:02 PM

Ok, the elk season is finally here, and I'm getting the .30-06 out to do some hopeful hunting. I haven't shot an elk in 3 years, and I'm ready. Here's my question (donning flame-retardant suit): Will a 9mm with soft point ammo have enough punch for a coup de grace on a cow? I'd like to pack my 9mm, as it's light and easy to pack. In this state, it is required that hunting arms be center-fire and greater than .24 caliber in order to be legal (including pistols.) I'm not talking about taking a shot on a standing animal, but simply putting one out that is already down. Opinions?

P.S. FMJ is illegal, which is why I opt for soft points.

October 27, 2011, 12:02 PM	#1
chewie146 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 853	9mm Coup de Grace Elk? Ok, the elk season is finally here, and I'm getting the .30-06 out to do some hopeful hunting. I haven't shot an elk in 3 years, and I'm ready. Here's my question (donning flame-retardant suit): Will a 9mm with soft point ammo have enough punch for a coup de grace on a cow? I'd like to pack my 9mm, as it's light and easy to pack. In this state, it is required that hunting arms be center-fire and greater than .24 caliber in order to be legal (including pistols.) I'm not talking about taking a shot on a standing animal, but simply putting one out that is already down. Opinions? P.S. FMJ is illegal, which is why I opt for soft points.