Originally Posted by BobbyTomek
Originally Posted by BWalker
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That bullet looks the way it does because it tumbled towards the end of its travel, which pealed the petals back off the shank IMO.


No, it actually did not, though I can certainly see your reasoning in thinking that.

Velocity beyond the parameters of the design is why it looks that way.

I find it highly unlikely that bullet didnt tumble. It's not uncommon for a bullet to tumble toward the end of its travel and when they do they look exactly like the lic you posted.
Excessive velocity will tend to fold the petals against the shank tighter or sheer them off.