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ORIGINAL: salukipv1
I read an interesting article recently on the subject of the magnums for elk, moose, and other big game.
It pointed out a good fact, that sure any cartridge can take just about anything if the bullet is placed in the right spot at the right angle.
So certainly a .25-06 on a elk broadside will get the job done, but the point the writer made was on the less than desireable shot, the 1/4 away, etc.....when that bullet has to go through more hide, bone etc...to get to the vitals is when the .300 win mags, or .338 mags, will do a better job than say a .25-06.And an animal doesn't always cooperate, so knowing this, may mean being unable to take a ethical shot with a .25-06 vs a .300 mag.
Valid point I thought.
Good post. I agree, but a lot of guys think even a 300 win mag is too light of a caliber to hunt grizzly with.
I would recommend calling the guides and following their recommendations..... They arethe ones that have "been there and done that" on an ongoing, "hands on" basis, with a sample size greater than one (or zero).
Of course if you don't like what you hear, then you can always keep calling until you find one that give the "right" answer.... kind of like these forums.