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<blockquote data-quote="Petey308" data-source="post: 2568330" data-attributes="member: 106845"><p>I wouldn't say I prefer "explosive" performance, but wide wounding and a good deal of hydraulic shock. I don't want the bullet coming apart completely, before it's job is done. That's why is crucial to have sufficient sectional density with softer/frangible bullets if impact velocity and/or impact resistance would be high. </p><p></p><p>I personally have not had any issues with the "match style" bullets I use with tumbling at low velocity. I've tested them thoroughly on targets at many impact velocities and distances to ensure they remain stable. I don't take shots on game where my bullet would begin transitioning from supersonic to subsonic anyways, for s few reasons. I wouldn't want to use any bullet that tumbles because that leads to unpredictability and unreliable results. </p><p></p><p>As far as shoulder shots, I take them when able. That means when the bullet wouldn't encounter too much resistance at too high of an impact velocity. I avoid direct shoulder shots if the bullet would impact above 2600fps, as my personal rule of thumb. I will place my shot just a head or just behind the shoulder, depending on animal presentation and what my impact velocity would be and the particular bullet I'm using. The short answer is: with sufficient sectional density, the bullet tends not to deflect so much as to penetrate. Steep quartering shots always tend to come with a lot of risk of deflection. Just visualize the path of the bullet and where the vitals are with a particular shot placement and also the anatomy the bullet has to deal with. Place your shot where it makes the most sense. </p><p></p><p>Texas heart shots are always messy and I would only take one if I really felt I had to. You're asking a lot of any bullet, plus asking to spoil meat with contaminating it with gut material. That said, I've seen many softer/frangible bullet actually perform very well with that shot and drop them dead on the spot. </p><p></p><p>There are many considerations that need to take place with the bullet you choose, how it inherently behaves terminally, and how to place your shot as required for the best possible end result. Understanding the limitations of the different bullet types and how to select the right one for your needs is the main hurdle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Petey308, post: 2568330, member: 106845"] I wouldn’t say I prefer “explosive” performance, but wide wounding and a good deal of hydraulic shock. I don’t want the bullet coming apart completely, before it’s job is done. That’s why is crucial to have sufficient sectional density with softer/frangible bullets if impact velocity and/or impact resistance would be high. I personally have not had any issues with the “match style” bullets I use with tumbling at low velocity. I’ve tested them thoroughly on targets at many impact velocities and distances to ensure they remain stable. I don’t take shots on game where my bullet would begin transitioning from supersonic to subsonic anyways, for s few reasons. I wouldn’t want to use any bullet that tumbles because that leads to unpredictability and unreliable results. As far as shoulder shots, I take them when able. That means when the bullet wouldn’t encounter too much resistance at too high of an impact velocity. I avoid direct shoulder shots if the bullet would impact above 2600fps, as my personal rule of thumb. I will place my shot just a head or just behind the shoulder, depending on animal presentation and what my impact velocity would be and the particular bullet I’m using. The short answer is: with sufficient sectional density, the bullet tends not to deflect so much as to penetrate. Steep quartering shots always tend to come with a lot of risk of deflection. Just visualize the path of the bullet and where the vitals are with a particular shot placement and also the anatomy the bullet has to deal with. Place your shot where it makes the most sense. Texas heart shots are always messy and I would only take one if I really felt I had to. You’re asking a lot of any bullet, plus asking to spoil meat with contaminating it with gut material. That said, I’ve seen many softer/frangible bullet actually perform very well with that shot and drop them dead on the spot. There are many considerations that need to take place with the bullet you choose, how it inherently behaves terminally, and how to place your shot as required for the best possible end result. Understanding the limitations of the different bullet types and how to select the right one for your needs is the main hurdle. [/QUOTE]
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