1.5x.264" = .396". That is the max size of hole the bullet will drill through an animal when partially expanded. If the bullet isn't going fast enough (2200fps minimum) for the temp cavity to tear up some serious tissue, the wound will be one long skinny .4" diameter hole. The Hornady 123 GR SST take 2200fps to fully expand to .6", and given the .252 SD, it will penetrate.
Just because a skinny bullet expands, doesn't mean it will kill quick. You're far better off with a fragmenting bullet.
As I said earlier, the 6.5 Grendel is a shlt hunting cartridge past 200 yds.
Last edited by dla; 11/22/19.
