When it comes to ballistics I'm pretty much an expert
Boy, I can see that.
If you can ask alot of people on this forum, they will say not to get me started on ballistics because I will go on and on about ballistics.
I can see that too. Take a Valium.
My uncle an ex-Navy seal and a friend of my father who is a Ex-Green Beret. I've shot against my wifes uncle who is currently a sniper in the special forces.
Then you've learned from the best.
I guess we'll agree to disagree. The point I was making was that 'for elk', comparing apples to apples, at 300 yds I'm punching 2500 ft lbs of energy compared to your 1768. At 400 yds, I'll be at 2150 vs your 1500 and at 500 yds, I'll still be delivering 1800 lbs vs your 1260.
You claimed we all carry 300RUM's because we're all poor shots. I say I carry a 300 RUM because I want to deliver a full power load, accurately. You see things one way, I see them another, fair enough.