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Is sectional density imporant?
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<blockquote data-quote="gillettehunter" data-source="post: 938723" data-attributes="member: 25760"><p>Hi Tony. Good question. First of all sectional density refers to penetration. How well a bullet penetrates into an animal. It's not the the most important factor. As long as the bullet gets to the vitals. Muzzle energy refers more to " knock down" power. A lot of people like to see 1000 ft lbs of energy for an elk. Less will work, but more will ensure humane kills. Your other comment about bullets exiting...... If you have to track an animal then a hole through both sides gives a better blood trail. Some will argue if the bullet goes through then part of the energy is wasted. Lots of opinions. I have shot a number of animals with a Barnes TTSX. Most of the time that bullet exits. Here of late I've been using a Berger in my rifles. They rarely exit for me so far. Interestingly they all seem to kill just fine when I do my part. Both types have their place. Learn your limitations as well as your bullets limitations. Used the search function and look at comments on bullets you r thinking of using. You'll figure out quickly enough what you wants to use. Good luck. Bruce</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gillettehunter, post: 938723, member: 25760"] Hi Tony. Good question. First of all sectional density refers to penetration. How well a bullet penetrates into an animal. It's not the the most important factor. As long as the bullet gets to the vitals. Muzzle energy refers more to " knock down" power. A lot of people like to see 1000 ft lbs of energy for an elk. Less will work, but more will ensure humane kills. Your other comment about bullets exiting...... If you have to track an animal then a hole through both sides gives a better blood trail. Some will argue if the bullet goes through then part of the energy is wasted. Lots of opinions. I have shot a number of animals with a Barnes TTSX. Most of the time that bullet exits. Here of late I've been using a Berger in my rifles. They rarely exit for me so far. Interestingly they all seem to kill just fine when I do my part. Both types have their place. Learn your limitations as well as your bullets limitations. Used the search function and look at comments on bullets you r thinking of using. You'll figure out quickly enough what you wants to use. Good luck. Bruce [/QUOTE]
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