accuaracy or velocity for hunting

[hobowh]

accuracy all the way, and dsb nailed it you get what you pay for on scopes, a little extra cash can make the difference between a good trip and a bad one.

[mopar]

Another vote for accuracy. Proper shot placement will drop an animal. You can have the fastest bullet in the world, but i you can’t hit the broadside of a barn, what good is it?

Randy

Is there a season on barns?

[sniper7]

Is there a season on barns?

I don't think there is a season on rosier odonnel or Michele obamas ass.

[mopar]

I don't think there is a season on rosier odonnel or Michele obamas ass.

Maybe we should contact CDOW about that.........just thinkin.

[ridgewalker]

If you are shooting at deer what ever accuracy you use will work for elk. A deer has about a 12" kill zone, that is including its lungs, heart and liver. What distance will you be shooting? If 300 yards is your max, then your load should group 4" or less at 100 yards. 4x3. Pretty easy to do.

Personally if I can hit the highest safe velocity and manage less than a 2" group at 100 yards from a field rest (backpack, bipod, tree limb, etc.), then I am good.

To quantify, I have been hunting big game since the mid 1960s. The only game I have ever lost was a bull elk and it was with a bow and arrow shot at 17 yds. I was devistated.

I have shot antelope at over 450 yards, elk at over 350 and deer at over 200 yards.

Do the calculations, then test the load to what ever you determine your max range is. Just don't go beyond your skills. Shooting from a benchrest is way different than shooting from a field rest.

Best of luck!