Originally Posted by CraigC
The fact that big bore revolver cartridges with a good SWC or LBT work so well, yet produce so little kinetic energy should make folks question the validity of KE as a gauge of a cartridge's effectiveness. I guess too many believe the old horse hockey about energy and 'need' a simple answer to a very complex question.


Thank you. Well said. Folks should hunt big game with a handgun prior to making sweeping and general statements about their terminal effectiveness.


Max Prasac

Semper Fidelis

The Gun Digest Book of Hunting Revolvers:
https://youtu.be/zKJbjjPaNUE

Bovine Bullet Test
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmtZky8T7-k&t=35s

Gun Digest TV's Modern Shooter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGo-KMpXPpA&t=7s