tahunua001
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my little brother's first doe was thrown over a shoulder.... then again when we started to field dress it we found spots...
"With proper bullet placement an elk will drop with a 22lr."
"I disagree with the premise that there is any "proper bullet placement" on an elk with a .22lr."
I have seen an elk killed by a 22lr about 15 yeas ago. It was hit by my (wife was driving) truck. I was unfortunately not sure of the laws for dispatching and elk and used the only gun I had with me. Ruger 10/22. Dispatched it just like a cow. Shoot where the hair spirals on the forehead. I went and told fish and game and ended up with a fine. They threatened to revoke my hunting license for several years but they did not follow through with that. Still the fine was bad enough
Should one shoot an elk with a 22lr or even a 243? Nope but dont ever say it wont do the job with perfect bullet placement.