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Hunting & Fishing Elk Hunters

Obviously, having you and your stuff squared away is number 1 and the biggest reason game is lost or suffers longer than it should. Be honest with yourself about your abilities. With that said, magnums are more appropriate for elk in most situations, and some people would try a17 hmr at 400 yards on an elk if it were legal to prove a point.