Thread: 6.5mm questions....

Originally Posted by Gibo

Interesting, does he have much evidence on this? Or is it theory based?

Not sure, but isn't that the whole point with Hydrostatic shock? Nothing dies instantly unless you smack it in the head, even then it's brain dead but the heart is still pumping for a little while? I guess making a mess inside and still having the animal move would increase bleed out?

The instant knockdown is preferable anyway and most animals that get hit that hard in the boiler room and get up don't make it far from my experience so I'm not sure if he's saying it's a good thing or bad?

Originally Posted by SlimySquirrel

Not sure, but isn't that the whole point with Hydrostatic shock? Nothing dies instantly unless you smack it in the head, even then it's brain dead but the heart is still pumping for a little while? I guess making a mess inside and still having the animal move would increase bleed out?

The instant knockdown is preferable anyway and most animals that get hit that hard in the boiler room and get up don't make it far from my experience so I'm not sure if he's saying it's a good thing or bad?

Wasn't questioning hydrostatic shock per say, more the reference to projectile diameter/velocity and its effect on HS. Just looking for evidence not opinion is all.

Same! I know you weren't questioning, I'm intrigued by the idea too.

It's often seen on Rabbits with the little 17's. First time I shot one with an Hm2 it looked like it was being electrocuted. I have a video of a large billy shot with 7mm08 at 220 yds 129 sst and it did the same. Literally just stiffened up and died. Wonder what sized/speed calibre would be required for Reds in comparison.