But, you want to be prepared for what MIGHT happen. If a shooter bull steps out at a known 300 yards, you know that 30-06 class calibers, depending on a 200 yard zero, will be 7-9 inches low and will kill the bull.
For elk hunting, I would not limit myself to a 200 yard caliber.
Last edited by Magic; 08-03-2009 at 04:34 PM.