Will a .223 that expands to 2x caliber really penetrate like a 45/70 hardcast?
Not sure I buy that.
I didn't say that,did I?I said a 45-70 hard cast through the lungs is about .458/.459 in diameter and a .223 through the same lungs,has expanded to over that...
If either penetrates through the lungs,which is better?
Jayco
Oh, gotcha. I haven't been following the thread and really don't care as I can say categorically I will not be hunting elk with a .223.
That said I'd certainly shoot an elk with one in some sort of zombie apocalypse where it was just elk & .223's. Head shot or in the armpit as others have said.
The elk hunting I've done doesn't lead me to believe that I'll see many "shooters" in .223 range holding still for those perfect shot angles. I'm sure that means I'm a chitty elk hunter more than anything.
