Elk loads

[Little Wattsy]

Elk too can run over mountain after mountain with only one lung so max penetration would be desired as would an exit wound especially since elk dont bleed well. I believe i got the answer i wanted(and expected), more powder for more punch/penetration/killing efficiency/trajectory, as long as all these variables result in accuracy :stir: So that we are all on the same page...weve decided on at least 90gr bp with a 54 prb for elk?

I know Ive told the story adnauseum but I shoot a .54 with 90 grains of FFg and a .015 patch with a .535 ball. I have killed buffalo with that and would feel quite comfortable shooting elk to 100 yards with it.
It is a GREAT hunting load!!!

 

[Rat Trapper]

Time to split the differance.. I like it JUST out the other side TWO holes makes for better blood trailing but granted energy spent outside the far side of a critter might be looked at as wasted energy (depending on distance, game size, etc)[/quote]

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