Is .50cal enough for Elk?

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12-13-2002, 11:05 PM

TreestandEd

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Is .50cal enough for Elk?

Is .50cal enough for Elk? I assume I would need heavier bullet/powder setup but would it do the job?

TrestandEd

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12-14-2002, 03:31 AM

Roger46982

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RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?

Definetly,shot a 359" bull this fall with a Knight Disk rifle 300gr. Red hot pushed by 3 Pyro pellets.

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12-14-2002, 10:06 AM

eldeguello

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RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?

Yes, plenty! TRhe key is, as always, bullet placement!!

Keep yore powder dry!!

12-14-2002, 04:12 PM

1950KID

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RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?

yes

12-14-2002, 11:07 PM

bigbulls

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RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?

The 50cal is enough for pretty much anything that walks the earth.

12-15-2002, 08:48 AM

TreestandEd

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RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?

Thanks guys after years of archery Muzzle loaders are whole new ballgame for me

TrestandEd

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