Ever wonder how to pick just the right bullet to hunt with? This episode's for you. We take a deep dive into bullet construction and sectional density, and detail the performance of four different fundamental bullet types: 

1. Bullets for deer-size game
2. Bullets for elk- to moose-size game
3. Bullets for dangerous game
4. Bullets for pachyderms and for tracking wounded dangerous game

Plus we explain: 

• Sectional density
• How bullets mushroom (the mechanics)
• Temporary vs. permanent wound channels
• Energy as applied to terminal performance
• How bullets kill: 
  • Loss of blood
  • Loss of nervous-system function
  • Compromised vital organs

Before concluding, we suggest several different favorite bullet types, and wrap all the technical "bullet nerd" info into a simple, useful formula for picking the right hunting bullet for your task. ENJOY! 

 

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