Expansion reduces penetration. That is why even elephant hunters using powerful rifles choose solids and if you are counting on a handgun to immediately stop a bear from chewing on you, you need all the penetration you can get in order to reach the brain or break the neck.

Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master Guide,
Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor
FAA Master pilot
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com

Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.