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<blockquote data-quote="Elkmen" data-source="post: 591309" data-attributes="member: 25688"><p>I got into a very lively discussion elsewhere regarding the 1500/1800 lbs of energy. Whether or not one believes it, it does create a mark or setpoint to relate to. I first found it discussed by Ackley in the late 50's and since by other authors. To me based on what I have seen and done in the field it makes sense. However it boils down to where the bullet goes. A bad hit is a bad hit and sometimes energy will make it better, but not always. Many justify the use of a caliber producing less energy on the statement similar to "I would rather hit it well with a lesser cartirdge than wound it by flinching". Of course many hunters (shooters) may flinch, and if so should shoot something that will not make them flinch. However the smaller the cartridge the smaller the margin of error. Animals that stand around for several min, may unexpectdly move at the squeeze of the trigger, and that 3/4 of a second to impact is a long time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elkmen, post: 591309, member: 25688"] I got into a very lively discussion elsewhere regarding the 1500/1800 lbs of energy. Whether or not one believes it, it does create a mark or setpoint to relate to. I first found it discussed by Ackley in the late 50's and since by other authors. To me based on what I have seen and done in the field it makes sense. However it boils down to where the bullet goes. A bad hit is a bad hit and sometimes energy will make it better, but not always. Many justify the use of a caliber producing less energy on the statement similar to "I would rather hit it well with a lesser cartirdge than wound it by flinching". Of course many hunters (shooters) may flinch, and if so should shoot something that will not make them flinch. However the smaller the cartridge the smaller the margin of error. Animals that stand around for several min, may unexpectdly move at the squeeze of the trigger, and that 3/4 of a second to impact is a long time. [/QUOTE]
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