I don't argue the raking shot but my mentality says if I"m prepared, then why should I have to pass on a shot due to poor bullet selection...
In actuality I'd almost bet that in a raking shot you could put the explosiveness of the berger into the paunch and most times have a DRT situation.
I prefer not to be hindered once I find something I want. Hence the choice of bullets.
The other analogy, short/fat... simply a reference to inherent accuracy.
I would love to find a migration route and time it right... nothing wrong with that.
Best of luck with the project, once you are done you'll know what you did wrong/right.... aint that always a shame.