.44 mag energy question??

[Blane67]

How do I figure out if my .44 rem mag has enough energy to take down elk?, My gut say's inside 100yds probably be ok..(all about shot placement), Do I need a chronograph to figure it out? 225grn. leverevolution out of a 16-1/4" barrel. I'm on the fence about it??, any help greatly appreciated..thanks, Blane

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[derrickd95]

If a 357 can do it a 44 can do it, shot placement is all its really about.

Mountain Molds ? View topic - Let's see those cast bullet hunting pictures !

 

[trainsktg]

Also, hunting big game should be done with heavy hardcasts, not light hollowpoints meant for defense against humans. There's lots of info about this on the web. Here's an example:

Handgun Hunter Magazine - Forums: Deer Hunting With Hard Cast Bullets In The 44 Mag.

Energy will be higher out of your rifle than out of a pistol.

Keith

 

[orygun]

Sounds like you're using a short barreled rifle. With a good bullet, you should be fine to 100-125 yards. trainsktg's recommendation is a good one.

 

[Liberty97045]

I took this doe with a 180 grain hollow point two weeks ago in the willamette unit. In a rib and out the spine (shooting from below) with bone fragment and impact damage to one lung. 75 yards with Redhawk.

While a hollow point will blow through a deer with plenty of damage, I doubt you will achieve this with a body shot on an elk. A head or neck shot would get the job done and a hard cast bullet would certainly provide more penetration into the body.