Originally Posted by
Tommymix
Mono-metal bullets can penetrate 15 percent deeper than bonded bullets and as much as 30 percent deeper than conventional jacketed bullets. And for some big-game hunting, deeper penetration is vital. Not so much for deer-size game, but when it comes to a raking shot on elk or moose, it becomes most important
Horse hockey, lead copper clad bullets have been doing their job for a long time. I killed my elk with a lead bullet and it was a clean pass through and a dead elk before it took 3 steps.