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<blockquote data-quote="the444shooter" data-source="post: 1279565" data-attributes="member: 46"><p>That is definitely a "emergency" shot if I'm trying to anchor an already-wounded animal, OR if it's a once in a lifetime trophy AND I have a bullet that I am confident will reach the vitals (Barnes or other deep-penetrating bullet.) Even then, I'd have second thoughts about pulling the trigger--I would be very grieved with myself if I botched the shot and it got away to have a slow death. </p><p></p><p>Your example of the 7mm Rem Mag having "enough energy" to fully penetrate is only partially correct. The 7mm Rem Mag AND a proper bullet has enough energy, but the bullet construction is the more important part of that shot equation. I wouldn't be able to take that shot in good conscience with a ballistic tip, berger, or other frangible ammunition. Even a bonded bullet like the scirocco or accubond might pancake enough to prevent it from penetrating fully, especially if you hit the pelvis or ham of a large animal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="the444shooter, post: 1279565, member: 46"] That is definitely a "emergency" shot if I'm trying to anchor an already-wounded animal, OR if it's a once in a lifetime trophy AND I have a bullet that I am confident will reach the vitals (Barnes or other deep-penetrating bullet.) Even then, I'd have second thoughts about pulling the trigger--I would be very grieved with myself if I botched the shot and it got away to have a slow death. Your example of the 7mm Rem Mag having "enough energy" to fully penetrate is only partially correct. The 7mm Rem Mag AND a proper bullet has enough energy, but the bullet construction is the more important part of that shot equation. I wouldn't be able to take that shot in good conscience with a ballistic tip, berger, or other frangible ammunition. Even a bonded bullet like the scirocco or accubond might pancake enough to prevent it from penetrating fully, especially if you hit the pelvis or ham of a large animal. [/QUOTE]
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