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Originally Posted by Dick284
There’s one thing that is never mentioned when light weight bullets get used at distance.
Which is momentum.
There’s a reason that sub 120 grain bullets often wobble but seldom knock over shilouette rams.
The same can be said on game as well. But it’s not as definitive.
James Pondro Taylor was onto something with his TKO calculation, beit he was discussing non expanding bullets, and dangerous game animals, so frontal area and mass ruled the day, but it still is a calculation worth running.
Having taken the odd longish poke on game I can say I want decent mass and as much impact velocity I can muster.
The .308, and the 6.5’s(medium action) aren’t what I’d intentionally take to shoot an elk on the north side of 450 that’s for sure.
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Absolutely - Momentum .. the overlooked component regarding penetration which is seldom mentioned in most discussions regarding bullet terminal performance. This is another performance area where minimalist leanings don't hold much water.