It has been a few years but Winchester pushed the "buzz saw" effect of the earlier black talon and SXT rounds as "terminal ballistic advantages". I do recall seeing the clear gel shots and it was obvious there was something going on. But as I am sure someone will point out, how much spinning is going to go on as a bullet passes through an animal?

I believe the MP went from a 1-16 to a 1-12 twist but could not confirm it anywhere. I do know the added twist kept bullets much straighter going through glass. With the slower twist there will be a distinctive square edge on the lower side of the glass indicating the bullet tipped at impact. Going to a faster twist kept a much better wound track with less deflection.


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