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  I grew up on the theory that the bullet needed to expend all it's energy inside the animal. I might not be able to give you as much theory as some of the others, but I can give you experience.

    My father was a man whom preached the Keith side of the equation to me. He has hunted with a 7mm Mag for the last 20 years. I still shoot his favorite .338. Killing power? All the animals from deer to grizzly have not seemed to notice. Close wounded Brown Bear, sure the .338 is more prudent.  However the modern bullet is amazing in its performance. My brother was a great moose hunter with a .270 with proper bullets. My father never felt the need to replace his 7mm with another .338(which he lost).

     Due to experience I prefer the Failsafe and A frames in my rifle for most distances. Great energy transfer with great penetration. Even though they go through a moose they seem to do their job. Bears do not seem to notice as well. I must admit I use partitions on deer and caribou as the do not do so much damage.

    With that being said shot placement IS#1.  Witnessed a 300 ultramag take many shots to drop a moose. (caliber and bullet choice were not at fault)? My kid brother drops moose at twice the range with his .270.

Message Thread:

• Exit wounds or no exit? Jeff L Mar 17 2006
  • If you don't get passthroughs on broadsides... Paul H Mar 18 2006
    • to pass through or not.... Gary Mar 18 2006
  • 100% entry and exit... Brian Richardson Mar 17 2006
    • you consistently amaze me, Brian bushrat Mar 18 2006
    • comparisions BRWNBR Mar 18 2006
      • Amen... fullkurl Mar 18 2006
  • I beg to differ bushrat Mar 17 2006
    • penetrating injury deglen Mar 20 2006
    • Under the skin Tony Perkins Mar 19 2006
    • rare agreement chignik Mar 19 2006
    • they fall down... homerdave Mar 17 2006
      • Penetration Sheep Hunter Mar 18 2006
    • Joining the minority B_M Mar 17 2006
    • Me too! Michael Strahan Mar 17 2006
  • Two Holes Always Murphy Mar 17 2006
    • Holes Bill S. Mar 17 2006
  • Penetration skydiver_99654 Mar 17 2006
  • Penetration Snowwolfe Mar 17 2006
    • two of 'em BRWNBR Mar 17 2006
      • old vs new O conner vs Keith. Father of 2 Mar 22 2006