That is really interesting. I would expect a bullet traveling at such velocity to have enough momentum to be fairly difficult to deflect but I guess when you think, the bullet does have curved surfaces.
So there is some truth to the reputation typical lever action cartridges like the .444 Marlin and .45-70 Gov have for bucking brush as long as they are loaded with sharp edged, wide mouth flat points?
At any rate, I learned my lesson and will get a clearer shot next time. No more shooting through brush.
