Originally Posted by
Ron3
I want to believe because it means my bullet choices matter more and I have more control. And i forget sometimes that it hardly matters.
A agree that we can largely not worry about theories when we have scales, chronograph's, and testing mediums of all kinds to see what really happens.
I've been thinking for awhile that the common thought that bullet design / cartridge power (within a certain realm) has more to do with "stopping power" than "killing power" is wrong. People often say, "sure, that bullet will kill, too, but this one is more likely to stop them quickly."
I believe the truth is bullets that do "better" in our test mediums aren't any more likely to "stop" but are probably better at killing. (Sooner or later)
I dont think the common service calibers are any better at "stopping" than weaker calibers. But they are better at keeping up that performance at greater distances and through barriers (For better or worse) and at killing the person shot. (For better or worse)
My criteria now is only to use HP's for the purpose of preventing over penetration as long as testing shows that bullet will normally both parachute and penetrate "enough".
"Stopping the attack quickly" only comes from nervous system damage and luck / chance / fortitude of the person shot.
More rounds on target quickly with enough penetration is the way. (After awareness, avoidance, tactics, etc)
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