But in truth, anything that pokes a whole in the vitals will kill.
That's certainly true but a << properly constructed bullet for the job >> going FASTER has a more immediate effect.
If slow bullets didn't kill - then the 30/30, 30 Rem, 35 Rem. et.al. wouldn't have killed all that they have.
SLOWER bullets---
1. take longer to get to the game, allowing the game to move some, or allowing another animal to interrupt/deflect the bullet.
2. take longer to get there IF they get there. (edit to correct)
3. do NOT travel as FLAT.
4. do NOT hit as hard.
Hi-Vel accomplishes a few things that SLOW bullets can not.
These things ARE why I strive for the best velocity WITH the best accuracy I can GET.
Jerry