Originally Posted By: bigwheeler JB I know what the numbers say, I also know some 350 pound cow is
not what most guys want to go out and shoot.
If you want to run some numbers, I think you'll find that those 2x4 bottom cords on your trusses aren't even close to being rated for that kinda load,,, buttt,, they do get the job done even though we all know a 2x6 would better..
OK,,, now what was the original question??
Oh yea,,, Elk calibers..
Here's a pic I posted on another thread but it's pretty revelent to this thread too. (I think?)
I found this Cow which was shot in the azz with a cartrige big enough to penetrate the ham, shatter the femer, and punch through into the gut. She was far from dead when I found her though so I shot her in the head with my 17Rem at 30yrds.. Well, that didn't kill her either so unfortunatly I had to shoot her again.
Now that big boomer the first guy was using would have obviously done the trick with the same shot placement as my 17,, however the 17 obviously didn't do any better with a well placed shot than the big boomer did with a poorly placed shot..
Somewhere in the middle of all this it comes down to ethics and good judgement..
Im other words,,, "use enough gun,, but one that you can shoot well, and choose your shots"..
OK,,, now I'm off to solve all the questions on the 22cal for everything thread,, and maybe share a glass of prune juice with Claimbuster..
Carry On