Originally Posted by
SJAdventures
I figured as much with the down range energy benefits of the bigger bullets but just wondered if that was even an issue out to only 200yds and with whitetail? I would definitely go with a minimum 300gr bullet if hunting elk to the larger bears.
I would have no problem with a 250 grain bullet out to 200 in most circumstances, hunting whitetail. @ 175 yards I feel it is automatic.
I did hunt with a 45 Knight this fall using a Lehigh 40-200 grain and I did harvest a deer @ 190+ yards with it. Worked very well... with plenty of internal damage to the animal.