Thread: Something interesting re temporary cavity

The temporary elastic deformation exceeds the yield strength of the thin/brittle sheet underneath. You can see this on plastic bucket lids too when you place gelatin blocks on those and shoot them. Plywood doesn't suffer any harm.

Originally Posted by gimp

The temporary elastic deformation exceeds the yield strength of the thin/brittle sheet underneath. You can see this on plastic bucket lids too when you place gelatin blocks on those and shoot them. Plywood doesn't suffer any harm.

Yes. I think this is what happened to the stag I shot this morning. The temporary elastic deformation (caused by the bullet) exceeded the yield strength of the stags nervous system causing it to fall over. Unfortunately, I could not observe this in the dead animal like you can with a plastic bucket lid.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Yes. I think this is what happened to the stag I shot this morning. The temporary elastic deformation (caused by the bullet) exceeded the yield strength of the stags nervous system causing it to fall over. Unfortunately, I could not observe this in the dead animal like you can with a plastic bucket lid.

Excellent. Where'd you hit him ?

Originally Posted by gimp

Excellent. Where'd you hit him ?

Low in the neck, front on. I haven't had a look at the internal physical damage yet but will report back when I have.