Small Lady
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I never said it wasn't effective or enough gun, I said that particular 223 bullet wastes a ton of meat. The reason it is so effective is because the initial upset, expansion and then fragmentation.
I have read all 260+ pages of that thread, that bullet is extremely effective.
It reminds me of the original ELD, except for the fact you only experience the explosive results, none of the penciling.
No further than I shoot anymore, a bullet like the Federal 62gr Fusion is probably the perfect bullet. It has been reliable on pigs out to 200yds and I expect it would do the same with thin skinned game. Plus, they are cheap.
We all want one bullet to cover 100% of our hunting scenarios, from close to far, fast to slow, large game to small and thick skinned to thin skinned, I just don't think that bullet exists. Well, maybe the Partion or Accubond, but finding them and affording them is tough.
If it penetrates less deeply, does it really destroy more meat overall.
Maybe initially upon entering the game, but if it doesn't blow a giant hole out the other side, in the end which wastes more, or is it a wash?
Ultimately the best way to not waste meat, would be only take head shots. But is that always practical?
How many times would hunters have to let the game just walk away if they were to only be ready to take head shots.
By the way I think head shots are great, but only when practical to make. That moose staring right at you and only 20 to 200 yards away, why not. Aim right dead center between its eyes, and bang.
Horses are tough, but I was witness to a horse that had to be put down. My boss shot it right between the eyes with a 30-30 from 5 yards. I truly believe that poor horse didn't feel a thing. It died so quickly, it was just over.