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ORIGINAL: txhunter58
However, I hunt elk and a 223 gr would not do the job in all situations. I do have some 270 grain platinum Powerbelts that I want to try on whitetails though.
223 Gn powerbelt is More than enough for an elk. If you get a good heart or double lung shot, its going to put that elk on its ass. Ive always used the 245 hollow point but may switch to 223 Gn this year. A 223gn powerbelt will drop the elk. Come on, People were hunting with round balls for hundreds of years and dropping black bears, elk, moose, buffalo exe. Its all about shot placement.
I guess we will just have to agree to dissagree. I will wholeheartedly agree with the statement: "If you get a good heart or double lung shot" then it is adequate. That can be said about any bullet, even a 243 caliber rifle 100 grain bullet. However I personally want more of a cushion in case the shot is not ideal. To eachhis own.