| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 01/10/08 10:19 PM |
Re: .577 Nitro express effectivness
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Taylor's calculations are not for penetration but knock-out value where the increased frontal area of the larger calibers can make a difference. You still need to maintain adequate velocity of course. You also need to come close to the brain.
Agree with your statement and Hoppdoc's assessment mentioned earlier--velocity in needed to a point. When visited with a PH who had hunted a fair amount in Botswana--he has stated he felt, in his opinion, the velocity of 2300 to 2400 fps was perfect for hunting the bigger elephants in that area..he felt this velocity helped the bullet penetrate more efficently from various angles including the straight on shot...as mentioned ..he has far more experience than I or most probably on the site..as he hunted elephants in that area for 6 years and was still doing it ..so.. tend to listenis to those with that kind of experience...
I too, read the article mentioned..believe it was Boddington hunting with a friend..would tend to agree the accuracy of the shot might have left a bit to be desired....bullets don't create miracles...as has been stated more often than not.."shot placement is critical" no matter how big of stick you are throwing
..and again proves the point one more time in this story...IMHO...Ripp