Thread: 25-06 for elk?
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Old 08-22-2017, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 58thecat View Post
Ya like a bow...the 25-06 is adequate, we seem to drive ourself on myths of animals deflecting or absorbing the impact of a bullet...hogwash...arrows go through and so will a well constructed and placed bullet.
yes....but I like my chances more so with a rifle over a bow.
Not sure that comparison is fair.
Not much choice when it comes to archery...other than broadhead gr. and maybe pulling a bunch of pounds on the ol string.
Is 25-06 adequate? Yes..... but a 338 is more adequate.
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