Hi bigcountry,

I remember reading accounts of Elmer Keith taking mule deer and elk at even greater ranges, (in front of witnesses), with a Model 29 loaded with one of his Keith style wadcutters. (I don't remember the exact load. I'll have to see if I can dig the book out of the boxes.)

Even accounting for the fact that "Kinetic Energy" isn't great with those bullets at those ranges........they are still effective........when effectively placed! (Admittedly though......there are few handgunners as accomplished as Elmer was!)

Dave