FG

Actually in a 54 cal - 90 grains is not that big of a charge - and he could go down to 80 also.... The point is I do not believe it would have made that much difference - it still would not have penetrated the pelvic on the other side. Getting through the one on the left side was tough enough - it energy was expended there... but had it made it through or even into the oelvic on the other hip both back legs would have been disabled and he would not have been able to move the way he did.

All of this is really a moot point had the bullet hit where it was intended to hit and it is a shame that it didn't but sometimes ???? happens... And like I said this guy is a very good hunter and an excellent shot with that Hawken - he regularly shoots the heads of grouse with it.