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Shot placement on Elk
Once again this year I am going on a guided elk hunt with the great guys at Guinn outfitters. One of the clients we are taking has never had a Elk in his scope and has asked for some literature to study in regard to shot placement. I know there are some great resources out there so I thought I would ask and see if anyone could point me in the right direction for this sort of thing.
Thanks in advance!!
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10-30-2014, 09:05 AM
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same as any other animal on 4 legs
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10-30-2014, 09:07 AM
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Why not ask the great guys at Guinn outfitters? You are paying them. Use them.
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10-30-2014, 09:29 AM
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Why not ask the great guys at Guinn outfitters? You are paying them. Use them.
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I intend too, but a bit of research and knowledge before you get in the field is always an asset........
What's up Oko....... you sound a bit bitter??
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Green dot is a joke 
Exactly the same as any other game animal....
Draw a line directly behind the front leg and put horizontal crosshairs 1/3-1/2 up from the belly....assuming the range is what your rifle is zero'd at.
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10-30-2014, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Green dot is a joke
Exactly the same as any other game animal....
Draw a line directly behind the front leg and put horizontal crosshairs 1/3-1/2 up from the belly....assuming the range is what your rifle is zero'd at.
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That's great!
Thanks Lefty!
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10-30-2014, 09:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Green dot is a joke
Exactly the same as any other game animal....
Draw a line directly behind the front leg and put horizontal crosshairs 1/3-1/2 up from the belly....assuming the range is what your rifle is zero'd at.
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You shouldn't use that for a reference; everybody knows African Elk have a much different physiology than American Elk....
On a side note: the most common mistake people make on shot placement on elk is they shoot them too far forward. I have made this mistake myself.
Elk have a loooong neck and it is common to think their shoulder is farther forward than it is.
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10-30-2014, 10:01 AM
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right in the head or is this not true? 
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When the bull is broadside and has stepped forward with the front leg opening up the vitals more, crosshairs right behind the shoulder / centre of the body and squeeze the trigger....heart/lungs.  Animal down!!
Good luck on your hunt.
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10-30-2014, 10:04 AM
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I intend too, but a bit of research and knowledge before you get in the field is always an asset........
What's up Oko....... you sound a bit bitter??
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This is one of his typical posts. Has nothing to add to the conversation, but wants to get his post count up.
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10-30-2014, 10:33 AM
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we had this conversation a few days ago about deer. Heart and lungs lol
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10-30-2014, 10:38 AM
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I intend too, but a bit of research and knowledge before you get in the field is always an asset........
What's up Oko....... you sound a bit bitter??
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Not bitter at all. Sorry if it sounded that way! I just figured your guides are the experts and would be happy to advise you to ensure the best hunt for you and your guest. Good luck!
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10-30-2014, 10:42 AM
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This is one of his typical posts. Has nothing to add to the conversation, but wants to get his post count up.
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Thanks! I see we are both all about not adding anything positive to the convesation. 
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When the bull is broadside and has stepped forward with the front leg opening up the vitals more, crosshairs right behind the shoulder / centre of the body and squeeze the trigger....heart/lungs. Animal down!!
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All true.
Guinn's foothills elk guides will very likely have some addtional advice specific to their hunting techniques.
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Did the job! 
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Imagine if he used a Berger!
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Originally Posted by Dakota369
Once again this year I am going on a guided elk hunt with the great guys at Guinn outfitters. One of the clients we are taking has never had a Elk in his scope and has asked for some literature to study in regard to shot placement. I know there are some great resources out there so I thought I would ask and see if anyone could point me in the right direction for this sort of thing.
Thanks in advance!!
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I prefer to shoot for the front shoulder....puts them down and you don't have to track them for miles....
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10-30-2014, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Imagine if he used a Berger!
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Animal might be even deader.
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10-30-2014, 01:14 PM
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Animal might be even deader.
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Exactly!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck
Green dot is a joke
Exactly the same as any other game animal....
Draw a line directly behind the front leg and put horizontal crosshairs 1/3-1/2 up from the belly....assuming the range is what your rifle is zero'd at.
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great picture.
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10-30-2014, 08:17 PM
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I prefer to shoot for the front shoulder....puts them down and you don't have to track them for miles....
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X10000.. I have always told my hunters I've been guiding to break the front shoulder with there first shot and kill them with the second if needed, elk can head into some nasty stuff if they can still run.
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10-30-2014, 08:59 PM
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Good thread and good info,
I've chased some elk down too in the past, so got me thinking.
Mono or conventional to the shoulder or quartering front,
And I will load up some Bergers meant for broadside.
My elk opportunities have all been bush encounters, 120 yds and less,
So POA will not matter so much on which load I decide to use.
Will sight in to check my Bergers, already have my Barnes mono's.
Just don't want to find myself chambering a different load when time counts.
TBark
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