I found a 1965 article about the testing of the 44 Magnum..

[paul105]

Tipoc,

I think they ment that 3 of the 5 rounds completely penetrated the bear and all five were vital hits --

"An on-the-spot autopsy during the skinning operations confirmed the fact that three out of the five .44s had penetrated the bear, and all five had been vital area hits."

Paul

 

[tipoc]

You're likely right Paul.

tipoc