I'm on both sides here, I know the .243 will do it providing that the bullet will enter behind the shoulders. But I also know that my .300win mag will do it behind the shoulders, through the shoulders, or Texas heart shot(not recommended) I can see your point with any average Joe just grabbing a...
With my 700 I have learned that it is very particular on the weight and length of the bullet. Mine accurately shoots the 165 partition better than the 180 partition. I believe this is due to the twist rate of the barrel. I understand that there is other possible variables, but I have ran...
I understand where you all are coming from. And I know that perfect situations are hard to come by. I carry a 300 win mag for elk personally. The whole point of this post was not to create an argument, but to simply state the fact that it can be done under almost perfect conditions. If there is...
I completely agree. I'd use a 30 caliber for elk personally, but I just wanted to prove a point that the minimum caliber will do the job under the right conditions. Like you said, if you need to shoot through the shoulders, a heavier caliber would be more adequate
This is the ballistic calculator that I use. The picture is blurry but my facts are straight. There is also a category for energy in Ft pounds. (knockdown power)
I also use a 300 win mag for elk. I know Alot of ppl do not like the recoil off of the large magnum. Personally I recommend putting a muzzle break on it. I have the Fox River muzzle break on mine and the break is removable. I can put a cap on it and it's back to full recoil.
I know heavier bullets have.more kncokdown power at longer ranges, but I hunt very open country in CO and depend heavily on the speeds of my hand loads. Speed means everything to me. I will sacrafice alittle but of accuracy and B.C. For slightly faster speeds. I'll run some numbers on the 200gr...
My father shot this bull last year, first season rifle in CO. This isn't the biggest bull, nor the most impressive, but he is very symmetrical and had a huge body on him. He was taken with a Winchester Model 70 .243 Winchester with a 85gr Nobler Partition at 350 yards. Some might say that...
For the most part, with diesels, if you start your rig and don't plan on hitting speeds any faster than a fast idle, you wont get heat very fast. The 7.3 is a very well built engine with minor quirks. It is by far the best powerstroke that ford has made. The 6.4 and 6.0 have too many problems...
I agree with you there, I shoot the 165gr Nos.Part. In my Remington Model 700 BDL. I have done ballistic work with the 165 load I have developed and at most it will only drop about 42 inches at 500 yards with a 200 yard zero.