07-20-2011, 09:38 PM
volcomdork182 Wrote:hey, first post, but i used the search engine and everyone outside of this forum seems to have doubts about a 6.5 grendel taking out a elk. Many say i should switch to a .450 bush or .50 beo but the range of accuracy is to about 250 without excessive drop. So my question is: Can a good bullet in a 6.5 take out a elk at 300 yds or less? Also i live in Oregon and we have Rosevelt elk over here, so their racks aren't a "awing trophy" but their bodies and masses are huge.
Thanks,
volcomdork182
Welcome to the forum!
With the right bullet Elk can be taken without worry. BUT....placement, placement, placement. And remember, at 400 yards, you are still above 1000 foot pounds of force. Guys shoot elk with bows and less than 100 foot pounds.
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