Lots of ways to calculate what a bullet will do. But the only real test is how it works on the game you are shooting.

Lots and lots of expensive bullets available today. I personally think these bullets are more designed to attract the hunter, rather than effectively kill deer.

All I know is this. A big heavy lead conical kills deer DEAD. Lead works every time, and at most any velocity. A 1/2" chunk of lead is just deadly. Even if it does not expand at all it is still a 1/2" going in.

I have bought all the expensive bullets. And shot a bunch of them. But I keep going back to a good lead conical for MZ shooting. There is no expensive bullet out there that can kill a deer better than lead.

Notice I said DEER. But even for heavier game like an elk. A 525 grain pure lead conical will just knock the snot out of them also.

And a good heavy conical can shoot well, just take your time. And I pour my own. No $1 or more a shot for me. Good luck guys.

There is something to be said for the flatter trajectory of some of the modern bullets. And I still admit that I have shot these. And probably still will. I guess I am just getting cheaper in my old age.

Personally I think the Taylor method is better than just focusing on KE. Or ft/lbs. I do not put much faith in that system. Tom.