My oh my how opinions change so quickly.
WHC ProStaffer wrote
The powerbelt is a pure lead "soft" conical with a massive hollow point that prevents it from penetrating, and 99% of the time, fragment its hundreds of little pieces
this kind of fragmentation should not be happening. But again, soft lead with a HUGE hollow point, what did the engineer expect was going to happen?
The ballistic tip itself actually does more damage to the bullet than it does good.
A fast expanding bullet is not exactly what you want for big muscled, big boned elk
But when the bullet penetrates half of the animal and is breaking apart within the first 3 to 4 inches, you really start to get worried.
that really should tell you guys about the limited penetration of a soft lead conical with a large HP
Both fraged badly going into the second layer
Nothing compares to the real deal in the field. Its still a great way though just to see how things will stand up. A good stress test that allows you to make adjustments to your load.
I was not so long ago that the Thor was highly recommended over the PB. I wonder what changed?
I quick Google search of the previous topic came up on no less than 7 forums. One Pro PB forum seemed to be missing though from that list.