Question:
It is my understanding that it takes at least 900ft lbs of energy to make a clean kill on a white tail deer.
What is the minimum amount of energy for a clean kill on an elk, or a moose (given the obvious,,,a good shot)?
I was trying to decide on my next rifle, Browning BAR with Boss in either 7mm rem magnum or 30.06sprg.
I'm having a heck of a time deciding.
My thoughts are; 1) is the 7mm too much round for deer hunting in MN (where shots are almost always 125yds or under) or is the 30.06 round not a good enough elk or moose round if I should venture out to Colorado or Wyoming for the longer 200-300 yard shots? I have never hunted out west before so I'm not even sure if the norm is over 300 yards or under 200 yards or ?????
Any help would be much appreciated on this topic.
Which one would you guys decide on and why?
It is my understanding that it takes at least 900ft lbs of energy to make a clean kill on a white tail deer.
What is the minimum amount of energy for a clean kill on an elk, or a moose (given the obvious,,,a good shot)?
I was trying to decide on my next rifle, Browning BAR with Boss in either 7mm rem magnum or 30.06sprg.
I'm having a heck of a time deciding.
My thoughts are; 1) is the 7mm too much round for deer hunting in MN (where shots are almost always 125yds or under) or is the 30.06 round not a good enough elk or moose round if I should venture out to Colorado or Wyoming for the longer 200-300 yard shots? I have never hunted out west before so I'm not even sure if the norm is over 300 yards or under 200 yards or ?????
Any help would be much appreciated on this topic.
Which one would you guys decide on and why?