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https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/.270+Winchester+Short+Magnum.html
Seems like a pretty objective article. Was supposed to read this…
In the .270 WSM (and Weatherby) wide entry wounds created by the Accubond at close range are caused by immediate energy transfer which produces hydraulic shock. If the Accubond were softer, it would meet such resistance that the mass of the animal would overcome the bullet energy / wide entry wound phenomena. If the Accubond were tougher it would meet far less resistance and again, produce a small entry wound. The performance of this projectile is unique to its caliber, bullet weight, velocity and light to medium game weights. Wounding through vitals is thorough, gradually tapering off through offside muscle and bone. As can be expected, the 140 grain Accubond at magnum velocities is not the best choice for large game such as Moose.
Seems like a pretty objective article. Was supposed to read this…
In the .270 WSM (and Weatherby) wide entry wounds created by the Accubond at close range are caused by immediate energy transfer which produces hydraulic shock. If the Accubond were softer, it would meet such resistance that the mass of the animal would overcome the bullet energy / wide entry wound phenomena. If the Accubond were tougher it would meet far less resistance and again, produce a small entry wound. The performance of this projectile is unique to its caliber, bullet weight, velocity and light to medium game weights. Wounding through vitals is thorough, gradually tapering off through offside muscle and bone. As can be expected, the 140 grain Accubond at magnum velocities is not the best choice for large game such as Moose.