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Do larger calibers really compensate for bad shots?
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<blockquote data-quote="Coyote_Hunter" data-source="post: 1740839" data-attributes="member: 110773"><p>I see the typical arguments above regarding the sim differences in bullet diameter. To my way of thinking, the people making those arguments ignore that fact that larger diameters are usually accompanied by more massive bullets. I use a .243 Win/95g SST and .257 Roberts/110g AB for antelope. While I'm sure I could kill an elk with either of these, I'll take a heavier bullet at the same velocity.</p><p></p><p>The 95g SST will not penetrate the length of an elk, nor would I trust the .257" 110AB to do so. On the flip side, I don't doubt the ability of a 225g .338" SST or AB to penetrate with massive destruction - based on multiple elk personally taken with that combination.</p><p></p><p>What kills is the destruction of vital processes. That destruction requires energy and momentum. For any given velocity, more massive bullets have more. It isn't rocket science.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyote_Hunter, post: 1740839, member: 110773"] I see the typical arguments above regarding the sim differences in bullet diameter. To my way of thinking, the people making those arguments ignore that fact that larger diameters are usually accompanied by more massive bullets. I use a .243 Win/95g SST and .257 Roberts/110g AB for antelope. While I'm sure I could kill an elk with either of these, I'll take a heavier bullet at the same velocity. The 95g SST will not penetrate the length of an elk, nor would I trust the .257" 110AB to do so. On the flip side, I don't doubt the ability of a 225g .338" SST or AB to penetrate with massive destruction - based on multiple elk personally taken with that combination. What kills is the destruction of vital processes. That destruction requires energy and momentum. For any given velocity, more massive bullets have more. It isn't rocket science. [/QUOTE]
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