RE: BT's and brush?
Even if you do deflect a bullet or slug, I believe the damage caused by a 1oz slug tumbling would be much more satisfatory than a 270win 130gr. The 130gr may be made to expand or mushroom and can't do it with it tumbling. A slug will cause a monster hole anyway.
I highly suggest everyone do thier own tests with real brush. Don't worry about reading about it or with dowls.