About this episode
This episode takes a deep dive into the mechanics of various types of hunting bullets. We define: On-impact performance characteristics Shot angles, and what it takes to successfully destroy vitals Broadside Quartering to Quartering away Facing straight on "Texas heart shots" (facing away) Bullet types Cup-and-lead-core Bonded-lead core, partition, and hybrid Monometal Big game sizes and bullet requirements: Deer & pronghorn Mid-size game such as caribou and elk Big-bodied game such as moose and bison African game Types of wound channels, and which most bullets most effectively create: Hydrodynamic affect Temporary wound cavities Permanent wound channels Frontal diameter and cavitation Weight retention and penetration How to pick the most versatile bullet type for your purposes Game size considerations Caliber and acceptable shot angles ENJOY! FRIENDS, SUPPORT THE PODCAST AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR BONUS CONTENT! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.gunwerks.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com