I try to put it right behind the shoulder and in front of the diaphragm. I want two holes and a lot of blood.
The hydrostatic shock is still there on a pass through. I believe that hydrostatic shock is more potent than dumping all the bullet energy.
The term "knock down power" is a misnomer.

I've shot deer right before dark and tried to anchor them by taking ought their shoulders, but it is nice to have fully intact shoulders when I can.

C. Davis