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Old 04-01-2005, 02:03 PM   #1
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Default .17cal for elk?

April Fooool. HA! HA!
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Old 04-01-2005, 02:11 PM   #2
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Had me worried for a sec there R.H
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Old 04-01-2005, 03:22 PM   #3
 
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Yes, you can use a .22 short for Elk LOL
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Old 04-01-2005, 05:21 PM   #4
 
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Got me. Good one.
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Old 04-01-2005, 05:33 PM   #5
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This one had me laughing before I opened it up.
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Old 04-01-2005, 07:03 PM   #6
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They are a little sensitive to cross winds but hey who knows it might work fine.
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HRM or Mach 2?
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Old 04-04-2005, 10:52 AM   #8
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Haha!!
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Old 04-04-2005, 02:18 PM   #9
 
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You want to make sure you only use high quality ammo and keep your shots under 200 yards with it....
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Old 04-04-2005, 09:52 PM   #10
 
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the .17 will kill elk just as dead as a 600 nitro express, it's all shot placement.
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