Originally Posted by prm
Originally Posted by ChanceD
Ok, just to make it easy let’s say all of the above bullet diameters loaded with the same type of hunting bullet Placed in a 30-06 case? All of the calibers driven close to max velocities, with the same on game shot placement.
Which bullet diameter wins and why?


338-06, 35 Whelen? Bigger bullets rarely make smaller holes given similar bullet construction. All would be equally dead.



👍 I started out with a .30 caliber.....but “stepped-up” my game, around ‘82! Never regretted, making “bigger holes” in game!
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