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I got a new picture to share this year.

It was fired from a 6.8spc at a 115lb spike buck. The 110gr Sierra Pro-hunter hit the buck about 7" behind the shoulder, hitting the liver, shattering 6" of the brisket, going thru the lungs, and found in the opposite shoulder muscle just under the skin. At a muzzle velocity of around 2350fps it did a lot of damage even at a range of 170yds. The recovered weight is 27grs and consist of just the jacket.

Considering the damage done, I'm not surprised the bullet lost it's core. It means I should be careful to avoid large bones in the future if I shoot it at closer ranges.