Thread: Bullet Performance on game

I disagree with the common idea that 'if the bullet stops inside the animal it transfers all its energy'. This does not consider the importance of 'momentum'
In my opinion a frangible light bullet actually dissipates its energy into flesh. A heavy for calibre soft projectile has sufficient momentum to penetrate as well as doing damage effectively at range. The only downside being a curved trajectory.
A bullet that retains weight and 'momentum' will penetrate fully and 'suck' tissue and fluid out of the animal through a 'venturi' effect, depressurising the cardiovascular system and also stopping the function of the lungs with a chest hit even if the lungs are not damaged.
The alternative to a soft big 'heavy for calibre' bullet is a lighter but bonded bullet or a mono ( I have not used monos personally) If a cartridge produces a high bullet impact velocity 2950 fps + then soft bullets will blow up and dissipate energy with non lethal effect.
I have seen this with 100gr Sierras at 3500 out of a 2506 causing a wound only about 30mm deep and 150 mm in diameter.