Round penetration or energy in the animal

[ShortMagFan]

If I ever need a blood trail after shooting an animal with a high powered rifle, something has gone terribly wrong.

Tell me you haven’t shot a lot of big game without saying you haven’t shot a lot of big game …

 

[FredH]

I like a bullet that quickly expands to 60 caliber, penetrates in a straight line and leaves a 1 1/2" or larger exit hole. This is easier done with 7mm and up cartridges and bullets that start out weighing 130 grains. I like to see a spray of blood and internal parts out the far side.

 

[roadrunner]

Tell me you haven’t shot a lot of big game without saying you haven’t shot a lot of big game …

I'd wager he's killed more big game than you, just not all of them with a rifle...