Thread: A question for the doubters

Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

Based on? Is a rutting stag a relative of the marvel character Wolverine, that grows adamantium shoulder blades? Last time I cut a stags shoulder blade out, it was flexible and thin enough to see light through.

What does an energy figure actually tell you? A cricket ball thrown by hand has the same energy as a .303 projectile at the same range. Doesn’t kill things though…..

Based on seeing reasonable number of animals hitting the deck(no wolverines) from various calibers and a wide range of shooting abilities.
Whether you think so or not, adrenaline and testosterone makes stags harder to kill. Some breeds have an absolute desire to live (try Rusa).
If you don't believe adrenaline makes a difference poke a shot though a non vital part of a Cape Buffalo and then try to kill him.
I haven't experienced it, but know people who have and they swear it's not something they wlsh to repeat.

you are right 7mmwsm a worked up big red is way harder to tip over than a small fallow especially full of adrenaline and testosterone 80lb versus 280 lb skins thicker more meat to go thru bones heavier

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

you are right 7mmwsm a worked up big red is way harder to tip over than a small fallow especially full of adrenaline and testosterone 80lb versus 280 lb skins thicker more meat to go thru bones heavier

How many deer have you shot with an 80gr ELDM or Targex or 77gr TMK and found that the projectile did not penetrate sufficiently?

Originally Posted by gimp

How many deer have you shot with an 80gr ELDM or Targex or 77gr TMK and found that the projectile did not penetrate sufficiently?

Most .223s can not run those projectiles, you have to remember that. 1:8" etc are a fairly modern thing so with that in mind take those projectiles out of the equation for most .223 users and find a sub 62gr substitute that performs the same.

Originally Posted by TLB

Most .223s can not run those projectiles, you have to remember that. 1:8" etc are a fairly modern thing so with that in mind take those projectiles out of the equation for most .223 users and find a sub 62gr substitute that performs the same.

That's the point though. Use a good bullet and forget the 3 numbers on the headstamp