Update from my cow elk hunt last week.
7mm-08, 131gr HH. 320 yd shot broadside (Impact velocity estimated ~2475, 1800 ft lbs energy), she was stumbling after the first shot (high lung) and rocking on her feet. My policy is that I shoot until they are down so I sent a second one which punched through the shoulder joint (front side) and scapula (opposite side). Despite being two shots she was essentially DRT as she went nowhere after being shot. First shot probably would have been sufficient based on how sick she looked after.
It was close to dark and I didn't open the cavity to inspect but the damage was impressive and I'll keep using them. I saw evidence of petals separating but wasnt able to recover any pieces.
7mm-08, 131gr HH. 320 yd shot broadside (Impact velocity estimated ~2475, 1800 ft lbs energy), she was stumbling after the first shot (high lung) and rocking on her feet. My policy is that I shoot until they are down so I sent a second one which punched through the shoulder joint (front side) and scapula (opposite side). Despite being two shots she was essentially DRT as she went nowhere after being shot. First shot probably would have been sufficient based on how sick she looked after.
It was close to dark and I didn't open the cavity to inspect but the damage was impressive and I'll keep using them. I saw evidence of petals separating but wasnt able to recover any pieces.
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