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TreestandEd 12-13-2002 11:05 PM
Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
Is .50cal enough for Elk? I assume I would need heavier bullet/powder setup but would it do the job?

TrestandEd

"Hard work ... conviction ... pride ... responsibility ... class ... character ... success...BOWHUNTING

Roger46982 12-14-2002 03:31 AM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
Definetly,shot a 359" bull this fall with a Knight Disk rifle 300gr. Red hot pushed by 3 Pyro pellets.

Sell

eldeguello 12-14-2002 10:06 AM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
Yes, plenty! TRhe key is, as always, bullet placement!!

Keep yore powder dry!!

1950KID 12-14-2002 04:12 PM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
yes

bigbulls 12-14-2002 11:07 PM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
The 50cal is enough for pretty much anything that walks the earth.

TreestandEd 12-15-2002 08:48 AM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
Thanks guys after years of archery Muzzle loaders are whole new ballgame for me

TrestandEd

"Hard work ... conviction ... pride ... responsibility ... class ... character ... success...BOWHUNTING

totoe 12-15-2002 09:58 AM
RE: Is .50cal enough for Elk?
 
..Good Lord YES...:)...

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