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Post by dan on Feb 6, 2006 2:44:52 GMT -5
In all seriousness the lighter caliber a suitable elk and samba as long as you remember its limitations!!! But for my personal choice I the don't like tracking samba the 300 of 400 mm through the Bush Big calibers every time
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Post by calsibley on Feb 6, 2006 20:24:36 GMT -5
We don't have elk in Ontario, and I've never hunted one. However, we do have moose that will run 1000-1200lbs. Man, that's a load to pack out of the bush. You'd damn well better drop him reasonably near a river or lake. The primary reason I don't hunt them today is because of the year I got one. If he can make it 100yds. into the bush before dropping you're going to find out what work is all about. What you can't haul out on your first trip will have to be suspended from a tree to keep bear or wolvers and coyote from getting it. Same thing when you get back to your camp. You'll have to elevate that also while you go get the remainder. I'm sure it's the same with an elk, but he's somewhat lighter and not usually to be found that close to a stream or lake. It's all important to nail that animal and drop him fast before he can make it to the bush. A lot of hunters who have never taken one of these behemoths don't realize how important it is to put him down for good as soon as possible. Many moose are lost to the hunter in spite of their size because most are shot in late afternoon when you don't have much remaining daylight. If he makes it into the bush there's a good chance you'll lose him. The animal will likely die anyway from the shot, but it's tragic to lose a majestic animal like that because you didn't use enough power to finish him off on the spot. Just one mans opinion. Best wishes.
Cal - Montreal
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