Also, the long range guys using heavy high BC 300s or 338s are normally using something with a pretty thin jacket that still gives good terminal performance, despite being a heavy bullet
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Also, the long range guys using heavy high BC 300s or 338s are normally using something with a pretty thin jacket that still gives good terminal performance, despite being a heavy bullet
With the larger calibers I think you are better to use a light-for-caliber bullet with a thin jacket when hunting soft skinned game at medium ranges; but I’m talking 9.3mm or bigger here, proper big...
Moa Hunter this article is worth a read https://www.themeateater.com/wired-to-hunt/whitetail-hunting-gear/is-hydrostatic-shock-real
It backs up what I’ve experienced with a 223 running a 55gr Barnes...
As others have pointed out, knock down power in terms of the bullet’s kinetic energy literally knocking an animal over, is a myth. The reason an animal gets poleaxed is generally when the bullet has...