Most hunters think they understand shot placement and bullet performance—but the reality is very different.

In this episode, we break down what actually kills animals, from bullet construction to impact velocity to shot placement. This isn’t theory—it’s based on thousands of animals, real-world testing, and hard lessons learned in the field with Dr. Ashby.

Chapter 1 – Bullet Myths vs Reality (00:00)
Chapter 2 – Why Faster Bullets Don’t Penetrate (12:00)
Chapter 3 – Real-World Bullet Testing Results (25:00)
Chapter 4 – What Actually Kills Animals (30:00)
Chapter 5 – Bullet Construction vs Caliber (49:00)
Chapter 6 – The Shot Placement Problem (1:39:30)
Chapter 7 – Why Hunters Aim Too Far Back (1:40:00)
Chapter 8 – Training vs Reality (Why Guys Miss It) (1:48:00)

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