RE: Comparing ballistics
Exactly correct. The taylor index really makes big bullets look good. However, I would contend that at 50-100 yards, the 45-70 is every bit as good at the 300 rum on elk. Millions of buffalo died to prove that point. However, you point is well taken. The "best" way to compare light fast moving bullets is probably ft/lbs and the best way to compare slow/big bullets is with the Taylor index Either way the 300 RUM is a kick-a** elk load