Thread: A question for the doubters

Not regularly, but it is one I consider when I have the opportunity. I feel it gives more leeway if the shot were to go higher than intended. Of course the animal has to be in the right position for it to effective. Aiming at the off shoulder of an animal quartering away seem to do this, as long as the projectile has the integrity to go all the way through and smash that shoulder joint, the animal will generally fall over and then die.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Not regularly, but it is one I consider when I have the opportunity. I feel it gives more leeway if the shot were to go higher than intended. Of course the animal has to be in the right position for it to effective. Aiming at the off shoulder of an animal quartering away seem to do this, as long as the projectile has the integrity to go all the way through and smash that shoulder joint, the animal will generally fall over and then die.

Have you found a .224 bullet to fail at this?

Originally Posted by Shearer

Not regularly, but it is one I consider when I have the opportunity. I feel it gives more leeway if the shot were to go higher than intended. Of course the animal has to be in the right position for it to effective. Aiming at the off shoulder of an animal quartering away seem to do this, as long as the projectile has the integrity to go all the way through and smash that shoulder joint, the animal will generally fall over and then die.

Il add that most people seem to aim too far back. Putting the projectile just on the forward edge of the shoulder/leg bone will Incapacitate the animal much quicker than the rear side of the leg.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Not regularly, but it is one I consider when I have the opportunity. I feel it gives more leeway if the shot were to go higher than intended. Of course the animal has to be in the right position for it to effective. Aiming at the off shoulder of an animal quartering away seem to do this, as long as the projectile has the integrity to go all the way through and smash that shoulder joint, the animal will generally fall over and then die.

Placement like this? Stealing Bruce's video - no poor intent, just a useful illustration. Not a .223 of course, bigger heavier bullet - 115gr. Apparently broke both shoulders.

https://youtu.be/grLO0p0xSlI?si=kKjlgKmBjyMpVkLd

Originally Posted by gimp

Placement like this? Stealing Bruce's video - no poor intent, just a useful illustration. Not a .223 of course, bigger heavier bullet - 115gr. Apparently broke both shoulders.

https://youtu.be/grLO0p0xSlI?si=kKjlgKmBjyMpVkLd

Here ‘tis. Proof of death. Entry wound side.

Originally Posted by Tahr

Here ‘tis. Proof of death. Entry wound side.
Attachment 258483

It was a well-placed shot.