Elk are courteous enough to run away when they see something’s up. Moose are reputed to have very poor eyesight. A rutted-up bull may take on a train.
Yeah...large antlers hit you different. Elk and moose can turn their heads very quickly, and when a large bull does it, all of that mass swings with it. When they lock up with another bull, it’s mostly a pushing contest. If they get ahold of a little meatball like a hunter, they can do serious damage.
Eeek! I’ll bet they do...I saw a video of a buffalo at one of the parks out west chase down a stupid tourist and throw it effortlessly high into the air!