Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Express Rifles and Big Bores Only Question for the .400 Whelen Crowd

Thought you guys might like to see a few necropsy pics…

This is from the large doe that was basically full broadside. High shoulder shot. 360 NorthFork at 150 yards. Impact velocity around 1900 fps with energy at 2900 ft/lbs.

Entrance



Inside (hit spine)



Exit



Obvious signs of expansion despite a relatively low resistance target (will cut up the very small button buck tomorrow). Very distinct “whoomph” sound on impact and obviously the deer went straight down…same as if hit with a .223 in the same place.

Total meat loss was not significant for that type of placement. I didn’t weigh it but would be shocked if it was much over a couple pounds…three at the extreme end.

My main concern with the NF was that it might be too tough for smaller game at the outer edges of its velocity window.

So far I think it is a winner on the small stuff.