In the hand gun world seems bigger is better and well excepted as "target stopers" is 9mm through 45. So in rifles why does it seem .30 to .35 are the most common for "medium to large" targets? Why not more intermediate range stuff like 40 cal to 50 cal? I dont mean pistol sizes I mean do something lie take a 458 mag or 45-70 and cut them down by 25% and then bottle neck to 40 cal. I just think at least in my book even in deer I get clean through and through shots on deer with a 30-30 at 200 yards, and then they still dont bleed out too quick. But with a 40 cal bullet going slightly slower or even the same speed will be more effective.
Am I missing something here or is it just lack of imagination on the manufacturers?
Ant this isnt just a hunting thing its motr a ballistics thing.
Am I missing something here or is it just lack of imagination on the manufacturers?
Ant this isnt just a hunting thing its motr a ballistics thing.