bullet penetration
02-27-2005 | 04:31 PM
#21
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RE: bullet penetration
The problem with having a bullet deposit all of it's energy on impact and be designed not to pass through is that it has to be very fragile to do it. What if you hit the shoulder bone, the bullet will stop right there. In that case you will be left with an ugly flesh wound but intact vital organs. That's how game escape wounded. Go for controlled expansion so it can penetrate animals that don't give you a good broadside shot and still have enough energy to dig deep and destroy vital organs.
02-27-2005 | 05:26 PM
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Dominant Buck
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From: WC FL
RE: bullet penetration
ORIGINAL: Slamfire
I can't remember a heart or lung shot deer goin' over 100 yards. I can scarcely imagine havin' to have a blood trail to track an animal that far.
I can't remember a heart or lung shot deer goin' over 100 yards. I can scarcely imagine havin' to have a blood trail to track an animal that far.
Slamfire, I have had LUNG shot deer run 30-50yds till they drop,that's only 90&150ft.
Not HEART shot......Lung shot!
02-27-2005 | 05:29 PM
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Dominant Buck
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From: WC FL
RE: bullet penetration
ORIGINAL: max the dog
The problem with having a bullet deposit all of it's energy on impact and be designed not to pass through is that it has to be very fragile to do it. What if you hit the shoulder bone, the bullet will stop right there. In that case you will be left with an ugly flesh wound but intact vital organs. That's how game escape wounded. Go for controlled expansion so it can penetrate animals that don't give you a good broadside shot and still have enough energy to dig deep and destroy vital organs.
The problem with having a bullet deposit all of it's energy on impact and be designed not to pass through is that it has to be very fragile to do it. What if you hit the shoulder bone, the bullet will stop right there. In that case you will be left with an ugly flesh wound but intact vital organs. That's how game escape wounded. Go for controlled expansion so it can penetrate animals that don't give you a good broadside shot and still have enough energy to dig deep and destroy vital organs.
10-4....Max
02-28-2005 | 10:12 AM
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From: Rocky Top Tennessee
RE: bullet penetration
ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog
Slamfire, I have had LUNG shot deer run 30-50yds till they drop,that's only 90&150ft.
Not HEART shot......Lung shot!
Slamfire, I have had LUNG shot deer run 30-50yds till they drop,that's only 90&150ft.
Not HEART shot......Lung shot!
02-28-2005 | 10:53 AM
#26
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From: Ironwood, Michigan
RE: bullet penetration
Deer are one thing but with most verything else I want through and through. I shot a small black bear last fall. Trail was skimpy because of the fat and hide. It took 2 hrs to find it. The bear went 200 yds tops. 200 yds in open country is nothing. Much easier to find. 200 yrds in a cedar swamp is hard going. I'll take complete penetration every time.
Dr Fatguy
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