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<blockquote data-quote="sourdough44" data-source="post: 954227" data-attributes="member: 16114"><p>Not to be a smarty, but in about all cases shot placement trumps relatively minor differences in bullet construction. Yes, one can use a bullet totally unsuited to the task at hand, like a frangable 'varmint' bullet or a FMJ for big game hunting.</p><p></p><p> The vast majority of lost & wounded game is from poor shot placement. The reasons can vary, attempted to long a shot, poor shooter, deflected bullet, etc..</p><p></p><p> Bullet particulars(and placement) become more critical when using a cartridge on the small side for the intended game. I had a great gunsmith that used the 243 for most big game, including elk. Many would say that is on the light side, but he knew right where to put his handloaded bullet, and what shot to take.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sourdough44, post: 954227, member: 16114"] Not to be a smarty, but in about all cases shot placement trumps relatively minor differences in bullet construction. Yes, one can use a bullet totally unsuited to the task at hand, like a frangable 'varmint' bullet or a FMJ for big game hunting. The vast majority of lost & wounded game is from poor shot placement. The reasons can vary, attempted to long a shot, poor shooter, deflected bullet, etc.. Bullet particulars(and placement) become more critical when using a cartridge on the small side for the intended game. I had a great gunsmith that used the 243 for most big game, including elk. Many would say that is on the light side, but he knew right where to put his handloaded bullet, and what shot to take. [/QUOTE]
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