Originally Posted by
pls1911
A proper bullet placement on all critters has always provided a bang flop in my experience.
By proper placement, I mean about 1/3 down from the top shoulder profile in line with the leg....clears both shoulders, and usually the spine as well.
The critter goes DOWN.
Heat treated 30 caliber slugs shot at 1800-1900 fps all work equally well when properly placed: Lyman 31141, RD/NOE 165, SAECO #316, and yep, even the pointy RCBS 165-Sil from a Contender or Savage 340 or old Spanish Mauser .308.
Expansion is not the issue.
Penetration is certainly not the issue.
Placement counts.