Matthew T.
Member
This goes back to the old argument of complete penetration for bigger blood trails or having the bullet expend all of its energy within the game animal.
Is using a heavier bullet for deer in a light caliber like .243 or .25-06 sort of working against the natural strengths of the calibers themselves? In other words, the only thing these calibers have going for them ballistically is a slew of velocity. As much of that velocity as possible needs to be transferred into energy while the bullet is within the animal. Would using 100 grainers in .25-06 or 85 grainers in .243 provide enough weight for sufficient penetration to reach the vitals while expending most of their energy in the deer?
Does any of this make sense or am I just free associating?
Is using a heavier bullet for deer in a light caliber like .243 or .25-06 sort of working against the natural strengths of the calibers themselves? In other words, the only thing these calibers have going for them ballistically is a slew of velocity. As much of that velocity as possible needs to be transferred into energy while the bullet is within the animal. Would using 100 grainers in .25-06 or 85 grainers in .243 provide enough weight for sufficient penetration to reach the vitals while expending most of their energy in the deer?
Does any of this make sense or am I just free associating?