sherman Report post Posted December 13, 2015 I know nothing about bullets but the retaining the weight in the end...... (40%)..... where is the other 60% ? My guess is when it broke 6 ribbs and a leg bone the bullet core broke up a little Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted December 13, 2015 180 grain sst hammered my elk in sept. 406 yards , one shot tore him up, he couldn't go no where I put a second in him just to get it over quicker. that or barnes....... BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted December 13, 2015 The other 60% is scattered through the animal in small pieces usually 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sherman Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Most lead core bullets do. Or am I way off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted December 15, 2015 an FMJ is a lead core bullet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MT_Sourdough Report post Posted December 15, 2015 Most lead core bullets do. Or am I way off You are correct regarding "expanding" cup and core bullets. Even most bonded cup and core shed a high percentage of lead. Swift A-frames is one exception, They usually maintain over 95% of it's weight. If you are hunting with a non-expanding bullet, then you better be using a big bore bullet. 30 caliber bullets and smaller will pin-hole through your game if they do not expand. A small 30 call hole can close up and otherwise good shots may lead to lost game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
