Will the 40gr BT in 223 put a dog down if hit in the shoulders? What about a hind quarters hit? I use the 223 with 60gr Hornady SPs because I want the bullet to go through and break some bones on the way. I chose the heavier bullet to avoid a shallow blow up and a wounded run-off. Am I nuts?
Yes.
Don't know.
Agreed-- big softpoint makes for a shoot anywhere bullet.
