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Major Dave (retired) · January 15, 2012, 05:38 PM

coyote = .223/257
deer = .243/30-06
elk = .270/.338
griz = .338/.416

I consider lesser than stated mins would do the job, just not as reliably. Higher ratio of wounds, lower ratio of kills.

Greater than stated max's would probably result in more misses, due to greater recoil/muzzle blast. If you don't hit the kill zone, it doesn't matter what diameter, velocity and/or bullet weight you are using.

January 15, 2012, 05:38 PM	#55
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 569	Min/Max - coyote = .223/257 deer = .243/30-06 elk = .270/.338 griz = .338/.416 I consider lesser than stated mins would do the job, just not as reliably. Higher ratio of wounds, lower ratio of kills. Greater than stated max's would probably result in more misses, due to greater recoil/muzzle blast. If you don't hit the kill zone, it doesn't matter what diameter, velocity and/or bullet weight you are using. __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.