Originally Posted by
MountainDevil54
I'd never take a shoulder shot on an elk with any bullet, centerfire or muzzle loader. Way to much valuable meat on an elk.
Same here MD. But I won't say never. An animal I want to drop right there I will. I don't even take shoulder shots on deer. Even the lone moose I shot behind the shoulder and he only went 50 yards or so and piled up.
Now my friend swears by them.