SD was isn’t nearly as important as many think. I’ve seen 458 mag 400 grain flat point mono metal solids out penetrate 500 grain lead core solids. Construction and nose shape are more important for penetration.
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BACK WHEN - Any 'longer' bullet in the same caliber had a higher SD, regardless of construction -- therefore SD was UNreliable per penetration.
In THIS discussion I didn't print it but was 'thinking' in practical terms, A Lighter bullet with Controlled Expansion yields 'more' than sufficient penetration. After certain distance..... you don't need any more penetration.
OTOH if you have 2 bullets of the same weight in the same caliber >> a controlled expansion bullet will OUT penetrate a standard C/C.
We, all of us, could lose ourselves in a discussion of 'semantics'.
