Originally Posted by KenMi
80 grain TTSX. Why a double shoulder shot? Heavy cover? Put one of those behind the shoulders and you are guaranteed a good blood trail. But if you do accidentally hit both shoulders, it will come out the other side. Just might lose meat. The bullet holds together, but at 3300 fps, there will be damage from bone fragments, etc. when that little buzzsaw goes through.


So the 80 grain isn't too light then? They really penetrate as advertised?

I just want to be able to anchor one with authority should the need arise. If I can't make such a shot maybe I'll just bring more gun and leave this one for the coyotes.

Last edited by Diogenes; 03/28/15.

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